🏡 Seeking Advice: Selling a Single-Family Rental on a Month-to-Month Lease!

[Xavier A. Malave]

Hey everyone, I'm looking for some insights and best practices from fellow investors and landlords!

I've decided it's time to offload one of my investment single-family properties, but I have a reliable tenant currently on a month-to-month lease. I want to handle this transition as smoothly and ethically as possible, minimizing disruption for the tenant. Not Looking to make money just get the property out my portfolio to focus on my commercial Real Estate investment.

I'm open to any kind of ideas or deals.

Thank you!

[James Jones]

Selling a rental on a month-to-month is absolutely doable, and it can be smooth for both you and the tenant if you structure it right.

Here are the three approaches I’ve used depending on the goal:

1. Sell to another investor and keep the tenant in place.
This is the cleanest option if your priority is minimal disruption. A good investor buyer will take over the existing MTM lease and often keep the tenant long-term.
• Market it as turnkey, tenant-occupied
• Provide rent roll + payment history
• Offer access for one quick walkthrough with proper notice

Investors love inherited stability, so this route usually sells faster than people think.

2. Give the tenant notice + offer relocation support.
If you want to deliver it vacant, MTM gives you flexibility. Just follow Texas notice requirements, but consider:
• Offering a move-out bonus
• Helping with timing so they can transition smoothly
• Maintaining open communication

A small incentive avoids friction and protects your reputation.

3. Let the tenant buy it.
This one surprises people, but sometimes your best buyer is already living in the house. If they’re reliable, ask if they’d like first shot. You can:
• Offer seller financing if you want a passive note
• Give them a price break for saving you the turnover

Win-win if they’re interested.

Big picture:
Your intention to handle it ethically already puts you ahead of most sellers. Just pick the path that aligns with your goals, exit cleanly, treat the tenant well, and keep your focus on scaling the commercial side.