If you are concerned it will be too hard to find a renter, lower the price and rent it for three months, then place a new tenant at the higher rate after winter.

I see the concern though...

One of my original mentors was PRO lease option on the purchase side, however I never felt  peace about it.I was always concerned what if something happened to the original seller and they did not cooperate when it came time to exercise the option. 

"Not satisfied," isn't going to cut it.

Title changes or profit-sharing arrangements could raise concerns if they violate owner-occupancy or primary borrower rules.Financing in Your Name: Since the 203(k) loan will be in your name, you’ll be fully responsible for repayment.

I don't have much patience or sympathy towards the annual flood of "Terrific End-of-Year Tips to Cut Your Taxes" webinars, podcasts, articles and whatnot. 

If the change has occurred and buyers are now doing this, surprised not discussed more  You as the buyer is paying for the agents commission one way or another , either by a higher sales price , or by cutting a check to your agent . 

To who this may concern,To discuss any matter in depthYou can reach me directly at my email on my profile page(biggerpockets wouldn't allow me to comment with my email here).

After looking into it more, I'm concerned about potential tax implications and legal issues, such as piercing the corporate veil.

While the Fed looks to continue their trajectory of cutting short term rates, I suspect the mid and long points of the yield curve (particularly the 10 year, which is what most mortgages go off of) will stay elevated. 10 Yr treasury today is 4.4%, but if it goes up to 5% or 6%, your mortgage will likely be in the 8% or higher level, which then hits CF even more.