Chances are, however, that tenants will only agree to it if it benefits them (reduction in rent, extension of the lease term at the same rent, etc.).

I have a few other rentals but none required the extensive planning, renovations and forethought that this one did.

Something like the buyer NOT signing an extension could break that chain of mutual effort, but again, contact an attorney and/or your agents broker

Some of the factors that may influence your decision: extensive presence of a particular asset class in the area where you reside, or where you’d like to reside.

There's actually a minor cottage industry surrounding conspiracy theories around if they intentionally make up last minute BS conditions just to delay closings and collect on rate lock extension fees at the 11th hour to stay in the green, but if you are super A++++ and perfect then that will not be applicable to you since they won't have any "excuses."

Aariff, I spent a great deal of time building extensive spread sheets to clear my head as to what option was the best for myself in the California vs oos argument.

If you rehab costs are extensive you can always wholesale the property and come out ahead depending on what you paid.  

I have filed an extension on my taxes, but want to get them done sooner rather than later. 

I have filed an extension on my taxes, but want to get them done sooner rather than later.

I also spoke with our landlord this morning... and he honestly sounds overwhelmed at the idea of potential extensive water damage.