I would restate that the lease will remain in place until such time that a new tenant is selected and moves into the property.This approach will ensure your cash flow while acknowledging that 'stuff happens.' 

This requires more than I can type here in this reply, but essentially there can be more moving parts unless you do it in a sequence.  

The tenant had until 1/6/25 to pay the back rent or move out and did neither.

I’ve realized I need more passive options, and have moved to a syndication and private lending.

By then I expect to have a clear plan so I can move into action.

My brother needs to move back to the area and found a duplex fixer upper.

I've been reading more about subject to and here's what I've learned:-Good for sellers who are off market-Have low to no equity-Have a mortgage with a low interest rate (less than 5%)-Be absentee or out of state (vaca...

I would then interview a few and make a choice as to what one to move forward with.

By moving mechanicals out of unit we now have reduced that impact to foot-print. 

So we moved to liquid and only leaving it a third full.