A few things in response to what you wrote:1. 

Quote from @Brent Thomas:@Adam Reilly I would assume you are civil engineer based on this last response.

Thank you everyone for your feedback.I have decided NOT to accept the offer from SINGH based on the responses I received on Biggerpockets along with some other insight...Logic prevails.Thank you againDoug

This is unchartered territory for us--we are fortunate to have had only responsible and trustworthy agents in our past. 

Thank you Steve and Dave for your responses to my question. 

Quote from @Dan McDermott: Thanks for the fantastic response, Frank!

A credit card , you are only responsible for the first $50 . 

Hey Drew, this home won't rent for $3,165 per month as stated in a previous response. 

Other Suggestions: Are there alternative strategies I haven’t thought of that would allow us to move legally and responsibly under the current circumstances?

I understand that everyone has unique goals, and responses will vary depending on those objectives.