. ;-) The following is just general informationIt sounds as though the seller has an investment to sell, not his private home.

Great points that I will follow up on.

I definitely understand everyone else's practical advice regarding "lifestyle investments" but also think there is something to be said about following what lights a fire for you! 

We do attempt to notify the owner before we make the decision and give them the opportunity to give input but keeping the property and tenant safe, and following the Tenant Landlord Laws are more important than getting permission. 

If there are items of value left behind, or even personal items of sentimental value, I will follow the abandonment rules to a "T" to avoid any legal issues.

Every time I call VRBO CS and ask for listing assistance, a booking follows in the next day or two. 

People who are successful versus failed with OOS tend to follow certain patterns.

Or send him the following ice trays from Amazon:

Following this for my own interest

We followed him to his group.