I put right in my ads that applications will not be accepted until after they view the property.

It's easy to pass them all by and find one with amazing ocean views and bad decor, or better yet a STR with modern decor and close to the ocean.

@Jay Hinrichs Thanks for your thoughts and view.

Yes, seems frustrating from the agents point of view.

You could offer them 1/2 or whatever ratio you feel is fair given the circumstances and they can write you a check for that amount to walk away.Another thought, if there is a way you can find out where they are moving, a forwarding address etc, I'd reach out to that new LL or owner and explain the situation to them, I have a feeling the tenant didn't disclose that they have an existing lease as a liability in their financials when the applied, and there may be some application fraud etc at play here that the new LL would likely want to know.Think about this from your own point of view, I doubt if you picked up and left one of your subway locations that the the LL would just let you leave.  

(insert fave emoji here) I think cryptos were also short-term, I view them as pre-IPO stocks, get in early or else. 

Sometimes properties are available to view.

Story: I was waiting until March to list a house for sale - a previous primary home, rural but really nice custom home, great neighborhood full of nice houses, incredible views, etc...So a month ago, in moves a new neighbor, right across the street.

From IRS audit experience, think of it this way:If the auditor views the hours as “unnecessary” OR over the top that had no bearing on the successful operation, they will disallow.Real world example: You live in Colorado and have a STR in Arizona.

Are your views amazing?