Over the long run they save a boatload of interest by making that payment September 1st instead of October 1st. 

We are both physicians in Charlotte, NC and work long hours. 

Apologies for the long message.

-As to rent payment, in Florida, a tenant would either owe liquidated damages (as stated in the lease or would owe rent that accrues during the lease term until such time as the landlord is able to re-rent the property on their account.

Don't reduce rent for longer terms.

I have done mid term rentals for years, and mostly by the room (similar to you renting out different parts of your house).

As is price point.. this will give you a better long term outcome.if you buy way under median your getting into renter dominated neighborhoods and schools for sure will be bottom ranked.. instead of going East have you considered Vegas.. lowest prop tax's basically in the country. no big weather issues  desert landscape super simple to take care of.. and Stucco homes with tile roofs no big thunder and wind storms to ruin roofs etc etc.. you can buy nice rental house there is a solid B location for about 300k. just worth checking out if you never have..

If so, how was the lot with the house on it impacted in terms of market value? 

But I'll stay in my box.Notes: * - My investing: generational (long-term 20+yr) rental holds, "starter home", 1978+, SI (Stability Index) > 90, CI (Confidence Index) > 90

Holding Period: Short-term vs. long-term holding affects tax treatment.What challenges have you faced with taxes when flipping properties?