Options don't need any escape clauses because they aren't binding on the buyer.

I’ve had many weird circumstances in my 40 years like this where time and space have been precisely timed up to permit a “ window” ( pun intended) of opportunity for an almost supernatural occurrence to take place .looking back  I’ve escaped death on several occasions myself this way .

It helps me hold on to the reasons I'm interested in the first place and keeps me motivated to escape the rat race!

I don’t think there is anything wrong with using a line of credit as long as you have a couple of escape plans.

@Jack CalhounIf you live in CA and are managing from CA, you cannot escape the $800 minimum tax. 

Anyone can escape these things, but the social pressure is challenging. 

Plus...escape velocity...Episode 113 – Jay Papasan - Very practical slow and steady adviceEpisode 221 - Tim Shiner - his concept of equity build up and "shearing the sheep" shows some of the flexibility of real estate vs a 401k Last but not least, I also recommend all the tax advice given by my fellow CPAs on the BP Podcast.

Plus...escape velocity...Episode 113 – Jay Papasan - Very practical slow and steady adviceEpisode 221 - Tim Shiner - his concept of equity build up and "shearing the sheep" shows some of the flexibility of real estate vs a 401k Last but not least, I also recommend all the tax advice given by my fellow CPAs on the BP Podcast.

Plus...escape velocity...

Ignore those on BP that propose BS escape clauses unless you would trust THEM enough to do business with them.