So the buyer's technique got them a $100,000 price reduction.

By temporarily halting distributions, we can preserve capital, manage our resources more effectively, and invest in key areas that will drive future growth and profitability.In the interim, we are taking strategic steps to strengthen our financial health, including cost-reduction measures, revenue-generating initiatives, and debt restructuring options.

There are plenty of buying opportunities and we are starting to see some price reductions despite what others say.   

By temporarily halting distributions, we can preserve capital, manage our resources more effectively, and invest in key areas that will drive future growth and profitability.In the interim, we are taking strategic steps to strengthen our financial health, including cost-reduction measures, revenue-generating initiatives, and debt restructuring options.

And if you only talking $1-200k it is not a massive initial reduction depending on their basis.

South Carolina's 6% Non-Occupancy TaxYes, the 6% property tax rate for non-owner-occupied properties in SC is real, and it can feel like a tough pill to swallow.

I recently sold a house and they had a home inspection and they came back with a list and I simply told the buyers , No to any price reduction or the "repairs" .

People just need to accept it's smart work, timing, etc. to make millions, tens of millions ( no magic pill).

Im sure the cost is a hard pill to swallow but try and keep your eye on the long term prize of making $ on a thriving STR biz.

Using your $100K example, the 6% seller assist is far more valuable to this buyer than merely reducing the purchase price by $6K because the 6% seller assist is a $6,000 reduction in funds required to close whereas reducing the purchase price by $6K equates to less than a $200 savings (2.5% down payment + some incidentals).