But that fresh start was excatly what he needed to rethink his approach.Have you considered looking into markets outside of San Francisco?

I requested via certified mail that my security deposit be returned, but he said that it was forfeited due to a clause in the lease that said it was forfeited if any provision of the lease was violated, in this case not staying the final month.

Ideally he will be stay there for 10 months and lease the property from the new owner while he gets ready for his move. 

Agree with your advise, should not have let him stay on as tenant the way he did.

Consider long-term goals like staying put or investing in house hacking to generate passive income.

We work with many new investors fresh out of college on the brokerage side but also coach and mentor new and aspiring investors learn by doing. 

Stay invested!

I have never heard of future stay.

Plus, competition on the platform fluctuates, so you always need to stay 1-2 steps ahead while managing your campaigns.

Quote from @Toby Mims: Why have you stayed with them when their license is inactive?