That would have given him time to stay, except in very specific circumstances.  

That way, in the near or distant future, if circumstances change, they'll come back to you.

In short, due to circumstances largely beyond our control, the rental portfolio has become a financial albatross and we have listed about half the properties for sale.  

I am looking at a property that due to a variety of circumstances it does not have a lot of historical information available.

The family neglected their roof which leaked onto the hard wood floors below.

Due to unfortunate circumstances, this fell into our laps. 

I know that all circumstances are different, but that range seems to be something I have seen people post frequently.

We are in very similar circumstances (renting, looking to buy small multifamily, vets looking to use VA loan).

If this was just a subject-2 deal and the person was not in these circumstances, would you do the deal as an investment? 

I know this will sound weird and don't let it scare you, and I don't think it's ever actually happened but CA statute provides for criminal penalties for using the wrong form under these circumstance ...