Are there any creative strategies to lease/option arrangements with the seller?

I purchased in 2003 for $90K, lived in it for 10-years then moved into my aging mother-in-law's house as a permanent living arrangement.

Maybe not REI related, maybe she likes decorating, staging, doing the numbers etc.

I was thinking I could offer to do a lease/option type arrangement so that we don't actually transfer title for a year or two. 

The one bullet point non-detailed summary of who is likely to end up on one of those financial, mortgage, and real estate type crimes - to include non-felonies.In terms of timing, I just pulled a random file up from a closed transaction in Oakland, and the database checks were run 5 days after I submitted the file as a matter of course with no particular rush request or anything, which tells me that if it was going to be an issue then this borrower would have known in time for their earnest money to be protected by the loan contingency, but after they've spent a grand on appraisal and inspection.When someone volunteers that they are concerned about mysterious government watch lists, we run that check at the preapproval stage.

To that he answered: your best bet is to talk this through with the seller and try to come up with an arrangement so that he does it.This deal is in trouble and the legal due diligence is coping with a hard red flag:- On the one hand, my business instinct tells me to walk away because something smells shady and can have very bad consequences down the road.- On the other hand, this is a very good deal for the following reasons     - Very good area     - Good cashflow, even if we were to ignore the basement and only consider 3 unit

tileyou can put it in and it lasts and lastsnever worry about stains, water damage, or some vinyl crap that is not quality- under 5 a foot-they are renting space- if they want floor coverings then let them buy throw rugs- if your worried on getting it rented with no floor coverings then go stage it with some throw rugs, let the tenant know that your rugs are your rugsenjoy

I'm still in the early stages but I'm looking at new properties between $160-190k next to the base. 

I have a very good and consistent child support arrangement which I am aware is essential.

Any good Staging Company referrals?