Also, knowing that they can offer extensions is a huge relief as well.

I'm not sure what kind of question restrictions you may have there, but it could be worth asking if they have filed bankruptcy and if that bankruptcy has been closed (if not, they could potentially add you to their list and get free rent for however many months before you can file for stay of relief and evict.). 

Anyways, the major function of the PM is to disconnect you from the tenant, and you would be circumventing that purpose by putting yourself out there as a source of relief.

I also did a 6 month co-op stint with modular home builds in AUSTRALIA for cyclone relief so I learned a LOT about the downfalls of slapping homes together on the cheap.

Being CC debt free will be a huge sigh of relief for sure.

Getting the student loans off your back will be a huge emotional relief.

Not sure if it was meant to be, but it sure gave a sense of relief because of association.

Hi Aaron- I believe there are a lot of reasons why sellers need a lease option - people that have too much equity, people behind on mortgage payments, people that need to move and need immediate debt relief from the payment of two mortgages, FSBO people trying to save on paying commission, unwanted inherited properties.

The goal should be time freedom and relief from worrying about money.

And the real power of avoiding cap gains through a 1031 is not the immediate relief.