He's got some decent motivation so I don't want to pass up a good opportunity.Would someone be willing to give me some guidance on evaluating and negotiating a hotel deal?

I evaluate a little closer (along with the 2% and 70% rule) here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/09/02/real-estate-rules-examined/

Do you know how to evaluate repair costs so you know what offer?

With the Income Approach, the appraiser is going to evaluate the income and expenses of the property to develop the Net Operating Income, then they'll apply a market Cap Rate to the deal.

They aren't financially responsible if things don't get fixed etc.In my area many out of state landlords designate a local partner, handyman, etc as being their "agent" for purposes of this requirement.If there is a serious issue with the property, I guess there can be no excuse for the agent not to come to the property quickly to at least evaluate and start to address it unlike someone out of state.

I am currently evaluating a multi-family investment opportunity in Anaheim, CAIs there a local commercial broker or property manager who could tell me what the market cap rate is for C class multifamily buildings 10 to 20 units in that area?

Juliette feel free to reach out anytime and I can help you evaluate the various options!

So when evaluating the case law, you will find a few cases where the courts allowed creditors access to the PRP due to NOT following the requirements. 

Realtors really do add value when it comes to home evaluations.

Most land flippers know how to evaluate the option for seller financing, but are you asking because you like the strategy or because you don't have money to buy land?