We discarded the mouse and reset the trap.

Don't discard a strategy based on 1-2 months of no responses.

First of all he has a business model that has worked pretty darn well for him for a bunch of years so don't discard that quickly because of what some spreadsheet tells you about hypothetical/potential returns. 

Also, don't discard the added benefit of free marketing for "well known" condo complexes.

I am helping to treat it but he accepted responsibility and discarded his mattresses and sofa.For the OP, I would refuse the tenant based on other reasons.

Discarding obvious trash isnt a problem, and if the property left behind isnt worth much, say less than 300...put it in large trash bags, store for the required time then dispose.

(Some properties you look at will be a 0.3%, which you can quickly discard)Do your analysis and see where things fall.

The Owner even scheduled a 40 yard dumpster 1 week prior to closing to allow the residences an opportunity to discard any items that they no longer wanted. 

In strong seller's markets, sellers will just discard offers with a contingency like that.Depending on your finances, you may be able to get approved and buy a new place before the old one closes. 

I just waited a month or so then hauled their stuff to the dump.. 99% of it was discarded junk at least in my units..