At that moment we started to rent, we thought that's the best option for us. 

I am happy to connect you with the broker if you would like to explore the brokerage. 

For 2024, I will have a significantly higher W-2 income (600k) due to unplanned stock option income (company I work for was purchased). 

If the Grantor is refusing, the other option may be a declaratory judgment action which asks the court to declare the deed valid.If you elect to take the deal to another title company you may want to disclose to them the issue you're having. 

I have the option to purchase the real estate or to form an LLC, transfer the property into it and purchase the newly formed LLC that owns the real estate.

Do we have any other options?

Granted, the current value gets you to your target cash-out number of $125,000 which is another option.

The city's growing number of people and its economy might also help raise home values and the cost to rent.Start by looking at your equity, research the rental market in Lubbock, check out properties with tools like BiggerPockets rent calculator, talk to local pros, look into money options, and choose if you want to run the place yourself or get a company to do it.

I was looking for some advice (viable target area, financing options and credible PM/realtor contacts) from the experts here though especially if you are in a similar boat as mine (reside in Canada/Ontario area and invest in US).Thanks much, in advance! 

This to me would warrant an economical option.