The house was a L/O but the people up and left without notice so now he's stuck with a property that's not making him money.

I also look for 3/2 minimum in North Tampa, family friendly neighborhoods like Northdale, Lutz, and Land O' Lakes.I guess my big question is: Is anyone in the Tampa area (or in other areas) having these problems?

Originally posted by @Michael O.

I can refer you to my old boss if you like, he is a Realtor, and specializes in (and owns) that type of property, in that area (as well as South O and midtown).

Quote from @Andrew O.: Follow the lease and the law.If he is responsible for 30 days notice, then charge him for the additional days.

If you live in the attic, without a c/o, you are putting yourself in jeopardy again. 

There are licensing requirements depending on which state you're in and if you're trying to do things the right way, you'll also have overhead like E&O insurance, office space, etcTL;DR It can absolutely be done but it is a very regulation-heavy business to be in, especially if you're targeting 1-4 unit stuff where majority of lending business is done.

I also must pay monthly fees to be apart of my brokerage and must maintain E&O insurance as well. 

It is comforting to know that there are so many unlicensed brokers willing to help the public because the hundreds of thousands of licensed agents with education, oversight, and E&O are not capable of helping them:)Maybe the state will come up with a new license category for these activities LOL!

Ed O., I think that is a tough conundrum.