Other things to note: there is an option fee the tenant has to pay (and you may keep if they choose not to exercise the option to buy).

Be sure to fully disclose your role in the transaction, and consulting a local real estate attorney is highly recommended to avoid any compliance issues.

Nonetheless, I implore you to do an exercise.

On the surface, it appears to be a straightforward role, but it becomes far more challenging when faced with issues like non-paying tenants requiring eviction or broken systems that haven't been properly followed.As a self-managing property owner, it is absolutely doable—but success depends on treating it like a business.

If they had not found the deal or participated at all, you would not owe them anything since it was off-market and they didn't play a role. 

After that, you assign the option and they exercise the option. 

How the subscription agreement or paperwork you signed to do the deal would play a role in what you can and cannot do.

I’ve been putting together plans, resources, partners that each can play unique roles in making a deal happen.Deals. 

In addition to my full-time role as an engineering manager, I’m building my real estate business as a side hustle with plans to grow it further.My current focus is on assisting first-time homebuyers and investors, but I’m always eager to explore new strategies and opportunities.

If you obtain letters of interest, you can exercise your option.