The strong consumer protections particularly with HELOCs in this State appears to be a knock-on affect of homestead laws.  

You can exchange ideas with your agent and have him work something out with the other side through conversations but once you all agree on a plan you MUST GET IT IN WRITING so everyone is legally bound and your EMD and interest are protected. 

My company would essentially do everything for the landlord: paperwork, finding the buyer, rigorously vetting the buyer, payment setup, delinquency protection, and anything else that comes with owner financing.

But states are passing laws to protect uneducated people just like your 2019 self.

We also know how to protect foreing investors when buying in Mexico, we advise to work with an ESCROW to protect both sides buyer and seller.

I do not say any of this to discourage you but, to protect you, be smart!

They will verify the numbers using the steps that they have in place to protect both you and them from a loss.

Starting March 2025, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae will enforce new lease standards for multifamily properties seeking financing, aiming to bolster tenant protections.

Title insurance protects you against anything missed by the attorney or something not yet filed.

We have a 14-page management contract that we've added our real experiences to over the years, with the intent of protecting both us AND the landlord.