If there are clear signs that the tenent has left such as turned-off utilities, furniture has been removed, etc., then have the locksmith rekey the locks.5.

I'd ideally like to get the job done before I move in so I'm not lugging my furniture out again and staying in a hotel for 3 nights.

When it was listed as REO, the new hardwood floors had been torn out, as well as the new kitchen cabinets and counters.The other was a house two doors away from one of my rentals, so I asked my tenant post-sheriff sale to let me know when furniture is getting moved out and lots of trash starts to get moved to curb - indications that the occupants are leaving.

. - Having to front all of the upgrades at time of purchase, including furniture, is expensive (spending a lot of money on stuff that wouldn't be necessary for a long term rental).1.

They have nice furniture and decorate.

When I was 27, I was broke with a Wife… 4 boys… no furniture…no house or car.

If you're not living in the property, sooner or later you'll have party guests come in and damage the furniture, the property itself, or both. 

I'm not on FB personally, but the marketplace sounds like a good idea and love the idea of checking out their page to see what they might be like.The unit currently does have a tenant - though he is very clean and the place is well kept with nice furniture, etc - those are interesting thoughts about the vacant unit working better that I will keep in mind.  

At least the usable furniture and appliances!!

Also he's giving me some great furniture for pennies on the dollar.