Sorry if I sound like a nut...desperate times call for desperate measures...just sent Ocwen a mort-mod package but I will be amazed if the endeavour is fruitful...We make $150K/combined but FRUGAL living (never had honeymoon or vacation) plus medical, stud-loans & the $3700/mo payment is still too-tight.

I would obviously be leasing this home to clients and vacation renters within the area.

Who wants to cash checks and go on vacation or drive a nice car"?

Tenant says she is pregnant and hence cannot work and pay, but says will vacate by end of month, can i trust her?

If we can get this, with some vacation time, shooting for 48 this year.

Then enter the place and take pictures to prove that there was a reason to believe that they had vacated the building.Given the fact you served him with a 3 day letter already will show the court that you had reason to assume he was leaving and had already left.Gather his **** up and store it somewhere for a month and then toss it out if they don't make attempts to pick it up.

In the case of an extreme emergency where they need to vacate the property, do so to ensure the safety of themselves and family members and leave me a message of a text and I will contact them once I wake up ..all my properties are local

What I found out is that they are popular everywhere in the world except here, but they are really beginning to be accepted, especially for older homes and vacation properties.

We are also renting out a vacation home in the Austin area. 

Also, if your tenant vacates your SFH, you're stuck covering the mortgage until you find another tenant.