As far as collecting on the balance of the lease, you may get a judgement in your favor for lost rent until you re-rent the place....provided you actively try to re-rent it by advertising, etc.

JP will most likely issue a Default Judgement in your favor.

Note of caution: agents are incentivized to fill a vacancy, not produce a great long term tenant, so don't agree with every single thing he/she says, use your judgement and get advice from other investors or the BP community. 

There is a possibility of freezing rain with lows below 20s.Please take a few minutes to go over this information and perform the actions recommended here.Be sure all the outdoor faucets are covered and hoses unattached - Never leave hoses attached to outdoor faucets in freezing temperaturesWhen the weather is dipping to extreme lows, drip faucets overnight to prevent pipes from freezingAllowing the faucet to be open like this will relieve pressure in the system.

I like the waterproof vinyl for hallways and foyers where people track in snow and rain in these northern areas...

Hello BP Community,I am finishing up the book, Long-Distance Real Estate Investing, by David Greene and he speaks about the biggest house expenses that pertain to specific geographical areas (frozen pipes that burst in cold areas, roof wear-and-tear from rain in Florida, etc.).

Careful to keep some texture to it so not slick getting out of shower with wet feet, or walk in with rain or snow on feet slick.

Also if I need to have a repair man access something up there I don't want him to charge for having to move the tenant's stuff. and telling them to keep a clear path is subject to their judgement on what that path needs to be.

Rob K, I'm not passing judgement on the next generation, I'm talking about my own generation.

This would be a mistake in judgement though on the part of buyer though.