We try to offer a winter promotion of $200 off the first few winter months then make the lease 14-16 months so that the lease end date is not in the winter again!

The substitute of collateral was more of a scenario where you sold for $155K, and instead of paying off the $88K loan in your scenario, those funds stayed at the title company and were used on a cash purchase happening nearby in date. 

The "retire off of real estate" crowd on the internet mostly spouts nonsense or has something to sell. 

My foreclosure sale date is the end of March 2023 and I will not anticipate getting paid from the sale for another 5-6 months. 

I don't know about your state but mine (TN) has a lookup tool that will show you the agent's original license date, the brokerage incorporation date, etc. 

How to Track Regulatory ChangesStaying up-to-date might seem daunting, but the right strategies and resources make it manageable.Key Resources:Local Government Websites: These often publish updates to zoning, rental, and housing codes.Real Estate Associations: Organizations like the National Association of Realtors (NAR) or local landlord associations offer regular updates and seminars.Newsletters and Blogs: Subscribe to reputable legal or real estate blogs for insights into upcoming changes.Professional Advisors: Build relationships with real estate attorneys and property management professionals who can provide guidance tailored to your market.Pro Tip: Set up Google Alerts for terms like “rental law changes” or “landlord regulations” in your area to receive real-time updates.3.

From internet search/Turbo Tenant:  'In certain instances, breaking a lease in California due to a medical condition might be possible.

I do not wish to waste my time watching videos,searching the internet for how tos and what I should be doing.

SFH rentals, quite high IMO, and I have until this February 14th to appeal myself, date sneaking up on me. 

Here are the dates proposed.