If they abandon them inside the house, you can choose to put them out on the curb for them to pick up, since they won't have access to the interior any more, then dispose of the items from the curb 24 hours later (like an eviction) - but that's not strictly required.

However, the profit treated as capital gain would not count as income for loan qualification purposes, thus lowering his income (of which the profit was a significant part of income for the year).

Prices are rising so that won't last forever, but it is there.Big difference - 1) The police respond and are active in enforcing laws to protect your tenants and homes2)  The schools are much better3)  The crime is MUCH lower  4)  You will be happier with your property manager5)  The homes will actually sell to end buyers, not just out of state investors.6)  People pay taxes and water bills in every city other then Detroit nearly all of the timeCan you make a HUGE return in Detroit! 

You can try a lower flat fee company or do a FSBO. 

The housing provider may not ask for access to medical records or unreasonably delay the request.This is a common sham.

Having access to the financials, documentation, and physical inspection will help you make a sound business decision as to proceed, or move on.

Access - I have been advised that the staircase and railing leading to the attic will have to meet code and be sturdy enough to support the tenants4.

Usually rentbacks call for higher rents than market, not lower. of course, those situations I've seen have always been short term. you make it sound like this can be several months. in that situation, I would tell them they have to pay market rent, and provide security deposit.

No access to base, but live just outside the main gate.  

I purchased a duplex and want to submit my appraisal to the county in order to hopefully lower my taxes.