Food stamps, food from churches, and barely scraping by were all I ever knew.

Sorry I was not clear, the ITEMS /FOOD left in the fridge.

Hire someone professionally locally to work for you and oversee manage the project (a construction manager).Some examples I can provide having worked in the construction industry is - soda bottles filled with urine in the walls, food thrown in the walls, throwing coffee down duct risers, sheetrocked over outlets providing fire hazard...

We agents can't resist offers involving food - it's our Kryptonite (shh - that's a secret). 

Good morning Joe,I saw your post and my company is specialized in real estate project management.We are based in Paris and we will be delighted to help you with your project.Can we please arrange a meeting (phone call or Skype if you are not in France) to have more information about each other and define your needs and how we can help you with your project. 

He moves out and leaves items in the apartment ranging from a whole bed, to dishes, food in the fridge and pantry, posters on the wall and a nasty stove.

I may not be able to supply as well of real estate advice as some of the others, but speaking of food, also hit up Q39! 

From both a weather and life-style point of view (arts, music, theatre, food, outdoor activities...all better in Austin, IMHO). 

@Brant Richardson@Dave FosterGood points and food for thought.

Food drives is another big one, especially around the holidays.