@Michael AlfordAs some have hinted, you will have issues with seller financing!

No specific number but they hinted at about a point across the board once you are in the 5-10 property range and down payment thresholds moving from 25% up to 30-35%.

Hint: It's all about control.Possession, title, equity, debt, the legal process (including the attorney); everything. 

 $70k and 5.5 years suggests to me some degree of complacency as you yourself hinted.  

I said $1.00 as well, but here is a hint: That is the only incorrect answer.

Would appreciate any hints of where to focus, without ending up in a sketchy area. 

I'm advising you not to close.If you wanted to you could have your lawyer write a strongly worded opinion letter about the seller's obligations under the contract hinting at suing for performance.

Also, I have been keeping a journal with all key points/helpful hints discussed in each podcast. 

Any tips, hints or well wishes are much appreciated - thanks!

Account Closed  NP  one thing you will notice as you get into RE its very regionalized and the process's are quite different in many states than what we do here on the West coast.The major one is on the east coast and much of the mid west .. is that attorneys are the norm and the first hint of anything and folks recommend you talk to an attorney.