The type of analysis I run is a modified risk adjusted return analysis based on an analytical technique taught to be in an advanced finance class by a Professor long since retired.  

I tend to be fairly generous with my tenants, especially long term tenants but this is kind of ridiculous unless they requested it and you agreed in advance.

So as long as someone gets realistic with the TRUE cost to  own and maintain and the numbers work it can work but I am a big proponent if your going to have these types of assets they need to be paid for to really enjoy any financial benefit.lastly I can say the same thing about new builds.. over the long haul unless there is REAL appreciation more than just 2 or 3% if you sell within say 10 years your going to be lucky to break even as your going to have to spend 20 to 30k making the houses fresh again to get top dollar a 10 year old rental is not going to bring top dollar and the value at that point will only be what an investors will pay for a given cash flow..

I'd like to shoot a long shot of hoping someone knows someone or can help me in any way.

Strong agreements that protect your position in the deal, and recording a Memorandum of Option with the county will go a long way to protecting your interest. 

Current Market ConditionsPhoenix has long been a hotspot for real estate investors, particularly those interested in fix-and-flip projects.

In terms of structuring the deal you can do it however you want as long as it is legal, ethical and agreed upon by both parties.

As long as they don't have history of aggression, I won't have the liability.

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary has brought renewed attention to a long-debated policy move: the potential privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Good luck and prepare for the long haul.