I don't know if this may create a security issue with one window essentially left 20% open but I can look into this.I do think long term it's better to just let him walk without a termination penalty (or even some extra incentive from me).

I currently have a 9-5 and W2, so I'm trying to find other cash flows so that if my job gets gutted (AI is trying to take so many jobs), then there is a fallback on something secure. 

They offer the most security and teach you how to manage tenants, maintenance, and financing without depending on market cycles.

When I vet a future-proof market, I’m watching for:Improving habitability: Milder summers, cooler nights, stable air quality, lower flood and fire risk.Water security: Access to groundwater, rivers, or steady rainfall.Lower wildfire exposure: Coastal edges or greener corridors where burn risk is historically lower.Existing migration momentum: People already relocating from higher-risk zones like the Southwest or parts of Northern California.Cost of living: Still affordable enough that buyers, retirees, and remote workers aren’t priced out.Business/food pivots: Watch vineyards, growers, and small ag operations — many are migrating north for better growing conditions.Coastal Edges Are Back in PlayOne of the most interesting shifts?

Assuming this tenant will take care of my place, should I switch the unit over to a long term rental in order to secure guaranteed rental income for an entirety of a 1 year lease? 

Its relatively easy to keep a pulse on things from far away as long as you know what tech is needed on site (electronic locks/fobs/security cameras/payment portals, etc.). 

🔒Maintain Safety and SecurityInstall exterior lighting, security cameras, and smoke/carbon monoxide detectors.

You could do a M2M contract with a security deposit equal to one month's rent.

Quote from @Stuart Udis: @Ryan Blake These investments can be secured, or at least better secured if papered correctly.

If ODC cannot execute on their funds and are falling well short of performance expectations, then I'm not sure how any potential investor would feel secure in this new 'private credit fund'.