The large gap between the asking prices just illustrate the different level of disparity to sell whether it is a private party or a bank.

. :) But I wanted to illustrate their urgency/motivation, and my need to make this happen as fast as possible, without using cash if possible, and especially before another cash buyer can come along.

Not saying that to brag, just to illustrate one strategy that may work for you.  

As an owner how would you like this illustrated in a contract or simple conversation?

This was for an illustration only…

So another investor comes along and gives Nick 8800 to assign him his original deal with the original seller (which is a good subject to deal, assuming Nick just didn’t make up these numbers but again for illustrative purposes, it doesn’t matter).

If this is of concern, I'd recommend deactivating Instant Booking on AirBnB on/before 8/22/22 to continue your allowance for penalty-free screening or cancellation of guest bookings that don't work for your needs.Current policy: $50 USD for cancellations of reservations > 7d before check-in $100 USD for cancellations < 7 days before check-inNew Policy (as of 8/22/22): $50 - $1,000> 30d out: 10% of reservation 48h - 30d out: 25% of reservation< 48h of check-in 50% of reservation)A simple example in actual dollars is helpful to illustrate potential host impact here:Take a $500/night, weeklong rental ($3,500 - not including 17% AirBnB fees of $595) cancelled by a host on AirBnb.

I am NOT an attorney but I can provide an example to illustrate the kinds of details we are all talking about, and there are literals thousands of these details in the syndication or real estate fund or REIT business. 

Took me a year to finish.If you are handy you can do most of it with the help of some YouTube videos and illustrated DIY books - check out the book section at menards, they have excellent guides!

I am just trying to illustrate some of the data I have used in the past.