Yep, when we sign up for servicing as a company they ask you "what loss mitigation measures does your company allow" We offer loan mods, forbearance, deed in lieu, short sales and short payoffs.

Also, there is a need in the marketplace for a co-living PM company that doesn't charge too high of rate. 

You're using a company to manage tenant phone calls/inquiries and then send in vendors for repairs.

And I think a lot of companies will realize that productivity is generally higher in cooler climates.

I see a lot of 1 star reviews in your futureYou don't need a plumber, just get the PM company to send a maintenance guy.

Class D risks > Class C > Class B > Class A, but how many investors even know what those risks are, let alone know how to account for them in their ROI calculations?

and frankly most landlords send a technician to fix things, not go there themselves, same goes for lawn care, usually you have a company that comes every week/other week, you do not need to be there.... 

Great macroeconomics overall - population and job growth and major companies moving here.

You might try corporate housing by owner, or try getting in contact with some insurance companies for replacement housing, or traveling work-crews, etc. 

I'm located north of Houston, Owned a Real Estate Mortgage company years ago.....