I don't see how one can really summon a decent argument that an arrangement where one intends to sell the property to another and has zero chance of buying it if the sale of contract doesn't materialize is anything but a brokerage arrangement.

You can give them the option that you intend to end the month to month arrangement absent their signing the lease (after considering the length of notice required by law and lease).

But, if the IRS has accepted the arrangement it makes for an argument that the debt is valid, at least to an extent.One last issue, consideration conveyed or exchanged.

They might be more open to the type of arrangement you want.Regular title companies and attorneys and big brokerages want VANILLA DEALS.

I do all the work behind the scenes for arranging repairs/repairs and other issues but not having to answer phone calls is a starting point to building out good business processes.

Fortunately the interest paid before default made up most, but not all, of the loss.Any sort of pre arranged deed in lieu may not hold up in court.

Anything resembling a "but this time it's different" - argument after 5000+ years of history - is going to be hard to believe for some.

If you want truly passive investment you could invest with a syndicate that purchases the property and then pays you monthly or quarterly, while they do all the work to get the property, arrange the financing, management etc..

Caught me off guard and I made arrangements for my former neighbor to get the keys.

Maybe this works out for the seller for the now and certainly for the buyer until new financing or some other arrangement can be reached to close out the loan.