(There are even some who believe that the seller providing a loan to the buyer will disqualify the exchange entirely, but that's not been our experience.)The most straightforward solution is to have the seller provide a cash loan to the buyer outside of closing.

Offer them a chance to explain any difficulties they may be facing and discuss potential solutions.

@Joshua Delzell, did you ever end up finding a solution to this?

My solution: Get into a property admin/management/assistant position adjacent to experienced people I can learn from.

Pick a solution in line with the unit type. 

You step in and offer them a creative finance solution that looks like this: (these are real numbers btw):Seller asking: $275,000 for 3/2 Single family split level, 1400 Sqft, with bonus room in basementYour Seller Finance terms as follows:Down payment: $20,000 cashSeller carry back financing amount: $255,000Terms: 5 or 7 year note with balloon @ 2.75% (or any negotiated terms here)Principal & interest: $867.61 per month (wow!) 

There's also a fair number of folks I've seen that have 1-5 units, hit a rough patch where they have to put in some work and want the "passive" income they heard about, but anyone with experience knows is not a true premise.The syndicators promise the solution to bad tenants, midnight plumbing issues, etc.

And to make this process more efficient, we must stay abreast of design trends, workplace innovations, and ergonomic solutions that can enhance the functionality and appeal of our commercial properties.Updating Yourself with Economic Conditions and Political Changes: Stay informed about macroeconomic indicators such as GDP growth, employment rates, inflation, and interest rates, as these factors can impact overall market stability and investor sentiment.

I offer homeowners a contingency plan best on their family needs and their times it is not in their best interest or best solution where they may need either sell their home to an investor for a discount or in market value.

Easy solution: get licensed.