I know what seller financing would involve in regards to me (the buyer) having to pay a interest rate set by the seller and the monthly payments also set by seller.But what are the benefits of seller financing a property?

there is tremendous demand for inventory by both investors and retail buyers which is making it tough for the casual investor to succeed.it's great that you're thinking about getting your financing in order. 

When I help buyers in COS and they see $700+ HOA and I explain the land lease scenario they don't consider it an option.   

First of all it's very rare a seller gets a buyer's EMD deposit for buyer's financing falling thru.

Our efficient project management and marketing highlighted the home’s transformation, attracting buyers quickly.

It focuses on the increasing number of real estate investors in Indianapolis and how they're outbidding retail buyers.

This amounts to lost opportunity because if you had purchased RE, at the closing it can start producing return. 5) ADUs detract from the existing structure whether this is privacy, a garage, or just yard space. 6) this is related to number 1, but there are many more buyers looking to purchase homes for their family than there are RE investors looking to purchase small unit count properties.

Doing that bit of pre-work might be the difference for a buyer being able to move forward.

Matt--what actions/behaviors did you observe that caused your "spidey-sense" to tingle on this prospective tenant?

People like myself who respect and follow the rules consistently lose prospects to our less ethical peers who initiate contact with investors, with impunity.