It's also a good time to get the ball rolling, test the waters on finding a better tenant(s).

Hey Shawn,Full disclosure-I don’t have a crystal ball!

It puts the ball in their court and wastes exactly zero time, all while being respectfully assertive.

I have lived in a number of places throughout the country and with that in mind I am familiar with, and keen on the North Dallas and DFW area right now as well as the Phoenix market...which obviously means I am looking at becoming an out of state investor to get the ball rolling...shout out to @DavidGreene...love your book! 

Hey @Sean YehudaI don't precisely about the Houston market.

Not having to disclose means you have no concerns with the few odd balls that are out there.

Be careful of the scarcity mindset agents who will ask for a monthly retainer to work with investors, "because writing a lot of low ball offers is time consuming with a small acceptance rate."

The only PM company I have direct experience with dropped the ball on end-of-lease dealings with a tenant who would not leave.

I know a buyer broker that would go right around the listing agent and work directly with the seller and the listing agent is then out like the fat kid in 5th grade dodge ball if they pull some of the nonsense you hear about.Generally, the poor Buyers Agent is limited as to what they can do for fear of having the listing agent file a complaint on them with FREC (Florida Real Estate Commission)But as a Florida Mortgage Broker, I'm not subject to FRIC, FRAC or FREC and have no problem going straight to the seller if needed or ask by my borrowers. 

I did earlier on other posts, but for some reason I can't vote on JaysI think they may be black balling me... ?????