If you have any doubt about it being occupied or not you could put a notice at the door and say that its your property and that you will enter on a given date.You probably should provide a phone number so people may  call you. 

We provide dark grey washcloths in every bathroom for just that purpose.

I wish AT&T had a "multi-account" function.

Pm me and i can provide details.You link up with some of the NW suburbs people like @Mark Ainley, @Mark Faustrum, @Joe Mueller, or @Chris Davis.  

Cold call developers in your market as well as companies that provide infrastructure work.

Additionally, American Express provides credit lines tailored to real estate investors' needs AMEX Blueprint Business.Chase Ink and Navy Federal also offer excellent credit card options for real estate professionals, with the potential for high credit limits up to $100,000.

.), as well as previous two months of bank statements / investment accounts, whichever they'd like to provide (can they pay rent if they lost their job?).

In the meantime section 8 provided reliable income stream to assist with carry costs. 

Consider building a network of local contractors and service providers who can assist with property maintenance.

DM me and I will send you contacts for; attorneys, lenders, and accountants they have previously used.