If you've ever watched the movie "Patriots Day", that's the town I grew up in (Watertown, MA).

Perhaps receiving a steady stream of income from the sale would be more attractive to her than one lump sum.

See Jay Z and Beyonce are just like regular Americans....except their mortgage is about $250,000 a month...They are reportedly billionaires but..I guess they wanted to lock in that low 4% interest.It would be pretty fascinating to see the financial records and income streams of some of these ultra wealthy folks.I wonder what type of real estate they might own besides personal residences if any. 

I'd love to turn the condo equity I never expected to have when I bought off a desperate sponsor in 2009 into a steady income stream, but don't have the time to be a full time landlord.  

I've been watching HGTV at home, I've also watched The big short (a movie about the 2008 house market crash), and also got an few books that I haven't gotten a chance to read yet.

It is an extra stream of income that can be used for emergency or fun. 

The borrower's main assets, I believe, would be his income stream from and partnership in another successful business.How would I go about exploring this option?

Before pulling the trigger to incur all those taxes and penalties, keep it, invest it wisely, and find other sources of capital to fund your non retirement account income stream.

Properties that would provide a steady stream of income, but not transition to a future home for myself. 

Therefore, having a current revenue stream will turn to a cost, because I will need to have the property managed.