However, I went that route once, and my furniture and 73 yr old maple hardwood floors were destroyed by a puppy they sneaked in that turned into a Great Pyrenees, a third unapproved roommate with drugs, and an entitled kid whose mother thought he could do no wrong. 

It will likely take way longer than 45 days.It's a short sale so seller has no money--nothing to hold back.Typically the walk through is done 5-3 days prior to closing, so usually there is still furniture, etc. in the house.Escrow offices function as a paper pusher--the don't force either party to comply with the contract, they just move paper around and follow directions of each party according to the contract.

But it does then require furniture/staging, photography, supplies and the management.

Whether its houses, or furniture.  

No water-filled furniture is permitted without our written permission.

Sometimes people have a difficult time picturing if their furniture will fit in a particular room if a property is vacant.

It takes awhile to get all the furniture, put it together, stage the property, order all the linens and dishware.

Shouldn’t they tax you 1.69% annually on the furniture in your house, the tools in the garage, your clothes?

Otherwise, maybe finding a major reno can reduce your monthly payment, but you would need a bunch of cash for the rehab and furniture.

Most of the negative reviews I read online, are from the tenants and how ALE was not communicative, sent cheap furniture, etc.