Much more than a forum answer post can hold. 

To everyone else on this post - Hi!

., that's a good idea, I'll try that and post if its a possible workaround.  

There is a big difference in how those are handled  HAHA I just saw a post and commented where the person wanted to ask if they should overpay for a home because they can get is seller financing.

I have written a blog post that may help you out.

Posting goals here on this thread can help to act as a form of accountability. 

Getting back to the original post, what would be a strategy you'd explore given his circumstances?  

Post it on fb marketplace and boost the ad and I am sure you will get a million messages but don't make your ad sound like a motivated seller.

Is that on the general contractor to keep us posted?

. - You have no recourse against an agent or PMC once you pay them for the placement and it turns out to be a terrible tenant:(If you have the time and network and post here for assistance, it's always a good idea to learn the rental business from the "ground up".Of course, one mistake can also cost you thousands of dollars.