He did it again and got arrested and thrown in jail... was not pretty .I don't know anything about your state.. and I do see in Texas were its pretty common to tie up a property on an 100 option.. but the buyers and sellers are all fully aware of what is going on.. the way you made your post and the subsequent advice you were seeking and given clearly indicated that your sellers are not fully up to speed on your motivations and your end game.

They will let you know you will be arrested at the hearing.The proceeds go to crime fighting efforts. 

When I dug in a little further about his “past” I found he was arrested about 12 years ago for raping a drunk woman with a knife, and then trying to hire a hit man to kill her when she went to the police.

We then Googled their arrests and noticed there was prison time associated.This couple claims to have the funds and have provided references. 

Meaning they will have an individual to come and arrest (yes it's a legal issue) if the inspection is not completed to pass within the time frame allowed.It is a risk for the person taking responsibility as if the owner doesn't have funds or comply the person that signs the affidavit is liable."

I read that post and it's the quickest way to end your career or get in trouble with licensing or eventually get arrested.

If it is illegal, how many arrests were made in 2017?

Here in Florida a contractor can get arrested for fraudulent or criminal actions. 

Great advice from @Mark AinleyIf we have one adult move into one of our units, we ask them to designate someone we can work with.In the event of abandonment, arrest or death, the following person has the authority to decide when to terminate tenancy and how to store/distribute my belongings:Name: ____________________________________________________Address: ____________________________________________________Phone #: ____________________________________________________I would look at your local abandonment laws and see if you can store and/or dispose of the belongings.

Taking advice from other unlicensed brokers is like asking a prostitute how to avoid getting arrested.