The only risk would be offending the seller with an early low-ball offer.You might start off contacting the agent and asking if they would consider lowering the price. 

The seller knows you low-balled.  

And it could be a path for you to get "low-ball" offers taken seriously.

I'm with @Joseph Ball on this one.  

@Joseph Ball I will look into the local REIA.

Although that is true, why should I jump through more hoops to rent my product when a perfectly well off family who can afford my unit without government assistance, and has a track record of performing, can rent my unit without having to jump through hoops to tie the unit up, submit funds, and get the ball rolling?

But post the "Pay Rent or Quit" notice too to get the ball rolling in case you need to do the full eviction.

Therefore they need to convince me that it's worth my time to leave my warm cozy house and face sub-zero temperatures.

The insurance co hired their accountant and estimated loss to what seems to be about 30% of 8 months sales.Anyone with experience in this matter, does that estimate seem within ball park? 

That means the the wild swings in temperature can make my problem even more common.