Quote from @Harrison Jones: Quote from @JD Martin: OK, so after reading your post, my main and only thought was:Why?

Please keep those posts in the Classifieds forum.Need a spreadsheet or form?

I got the terms mixed with open mortgage (no penalty to pay off early, but higher interest rates) and closed (more typical mortgage with lower rates, but the penalties to pay off the mortgage)...that'll teach me not to post too early in the morning :)

You might also try posting on platforms like AHRN (Automated Housing Referral Network), which is popular among military renters.3.

As noted, commission are always negotiable as are brokerage options (full service to discount companies that pretty much just post it on the MLS and you work with all calls, offers, etc) and an agent can go over likely net out scenarios with you and give you an idea what you likely will be able to net after closing expenses and paying off the mortgage balance. 

Not sure if I'm allowed to post external links here, but it's in my BiggerPockets profile page.

@Ryan CousinsI know this post is old - but were you ever able to find a place??

By posting a notice, you maintain control while ensuring expectations are clear and legal.By the way, I don't recommend an exact 30-day notice and then dealing with prorated rent.

In most cases the existing footings on post-war homes build around Tampa Bay are strong enough to build on top of.

I'm sure there are agents and investors with deeper insights, but for most of us, a consistent, long-term approach—similar to dollar-cost averaging when investing in index funds—seems like the most practical strategy.That being said, I am also interested to hear what others have to say though, so thank you for the post!