I helped the owner structure the seller finance and off-market offer to be closed more easily (more accessible to the buyer) through mixed financing and a lower price.

I’m sure someone will tell you that you can transfer title of the house after closing, but what purpose would that serve?

We are getting close though.

First off they could close a sale and make a commission and secondly failing to do so could cause their license to be suspended or pay a fine. 3.

Am I overlooking more affordable markets that are close by that I CAN house hack in?

Do you have the Capacity/Ability to close, do you have the Character/Credit to close (including relevant experience), and do you have the liquidity to properly provide enough collateral (are you injecting enough into the deal).

simple - treat it like any other real estate closing. you go through attorneys and title companies. 

Closed on it January 19th 2024.

I don’t think well maintained, well run properties that have rents at or close to market value should ever be that difficult to sell.

Your example (and calling me a bit of an ignoramus) isn't even close.