For some of you it may sound a bit awkward but software programming is one of my hobby and I do this for the fun of it..  

Most people here appear to be heavily involved into RE, and so, it feels very awkward to ask professionals "how they do their job."

As several mentioned, have a list of all the expectations available or at least cover them to save awkward moments after someone has moved in.All in all, treat this as a normal rental.

I keep trying to get to the Wednesday BP meet-ups, but it's just a very awkward time for my family.

Oh man that creates an awkward situation, lol.

I live in Midland, there is still demand for rentals but you must buy the deals right to work in down times.3) "West" Texas - Not "real" west TX (El Paso to Pecos), but that awkward in-between area from Abilene to Ozona that is between West TX, Central TX, and the Panhandle. - Somewhat tracks with O&G as it is on the edge of the Permian Basin and (especially down by Ozona) some older oilfields.

Getting too friendly with a tenant can have long term setbacks such as awkwardness if rent is late or you have to move forward with an eviction.

The layout is super awkward.

I would say they neighbor route is a good intro if you go over to feel them out, and then brushing up on there options so you can offer to help or atleast explain the many options they have is how i go about the awkward situation they may be in. just my 2 cents.

Awkward vacancy gaps - Every once in a while you'll get these awkward gaps of a few weeks between guests.