She promised updates and photos once they arrive, but they never materialized.During the two-month escrow, she was difficult to reach, and despite repeated requests, she failed to arrange an appraisal and inspection despite my many requests.

Consider offering the tenant additional support, such as help finding a new place to live or arranging for movers.

If you ever have to go to court on something like this you will be in the odd position of being both the landlord and the tenant, so I would leave nothing to chance or interpretation.Personally, I agree with Nathan - I'd have real questions about any potential tenants that were OK with this kind of arrangement. 

Just keep a few things in mind: First, make sure the mortgage lender’s cool with the arrangement, as some have rules around subleasing or leasing to an LLC.

I use ChatGPT to take my thoughts and arrange them in a way that sounds clear and polished since I’m not always the best with words.

Two months ago, I decided to cancel our arrangement with them.

To follow up on Evans point about option 1, I would advise not getting suckered into this arrangement as it handcuffs you when the economy is in a recession. 

Also adding, I have spoken to my parents and they are all in for being creative with our arrangement.

So, whatever you both decide works, make the agreement on that arrangement.

At least at the court steps... not sure how that will work with online auctions via Xome or Auction.com.It sounds like I may need to capture this funding arrangement under a different instrument.