Private Landlords that require Tenants to carry renters insurance should also be listed as additional insured on their Tenant's policy.Do a Google search for "additional insured" and you'll find hundreds of articles explaining it.

Repeat renters know this. 

HUD says the individual can only afford $XXX but the renter is willing to pay extra under the table to afford something nicer than what they qualify for.

Very short term goal is to get a renter in my new property.

Abandoned "zombie" houses are very common, especially in areas that are predominately renter occupied.

I'm sure you've thought of this, but is that one-day buffer (between renters) thingy turned off?

@Cathy MalmroseAll else aside, your son is essentially a landlord for this time and he could put together a lease agreement immediately (ideally with the help of an attorney), which outlines a security deposit in case of damages, requires the prior owner to obtain renters insurance, who pays utilities and any daily rent- especially a daily amount that’s high if they stay beyond a certain date.This would at least cover the primary points in a leaseback.I’m curious about when and how the sellers made the request to stay past closing that your son agreed to - was it just between the two parties or was the Realtor part of that conversation?

@Drew Sygit They will be permanently filling 2 of the rooms and be paying for them just like any other renter would.

Cleaning fee is a passthrough paid by renter.

The first renter paid his rent through his insurance company.