If you had a contract to overpay and receive cash after closing (outside of bank/lenders knowledge) you get into fraud concerns.Considering the sellers are friends, would they consider a land contract?

I am fully not equipped to move forward just yet, but what is the usual next step after finding a motivated seller in terms of conversation with them?

Puting a down 3.5% downpayment and have the sellers pay your closing costs. 

All addendums have been signed by the seller and I.One of the items on the addendum was the seller agreeing to complete all items on a city inspection that was done before the property was placed on the market.

If I was the seller I would look to who I entered into contract with....not the other "buyer".How do YOU plan on following through with YOUR PROMISE TO THE SELLER?

All addendums have been signed by the seller and I.One of the items on the addendum was the seller agreeing to complete all items on a city inspection that was done before the property was placed on the market.

Having worked with both Landlords, Sellers, Buyers and Tenants in the Marijuana industry I love the question.

The PM company that initially managed them, also belonged to the seller and they do not wish to continue managing once sold.

Traditionally the seller pays the commission. 

Seller likely has some time period within which to remedy defects.