In our situation, rather than specifically say who we're targeting, we focus on the benefits, selling points, and value-drivers that our target renters care about.  

What kind of creative options have you used and what are the pros and cons in your situation?

What would you do if this were your situation?

I only use M2M leases, even more so with house hacking situations.

This doesn't even begin to account for all the time spent and the high levels of stress that are inevitable when you're involved in litigation.I always tell my clients I don't want to turn away money, but there are times when it's best to just take a small loss and move on to the next deal. 

After research and two visits to house (in Sayville, NY) there is interesting situation developing: this property is in very good condition, and need only some paint and few gallons of clorox, utilities are off, comparable houses in area were sold for #380-420k. 

I am telling you this because once they get themselves into a situation that they cant even pay their rent it is very hard for them to fix it.

This was a referral from a friend of mine that had a similar situation happen and used them with great success.

Did the structure they helped set up hold up and protect you in an actual legal situation?

Just keep going out there capitalizing on motivated sellers to help them get out of their situation and get you what you wanted.