I assume you then told the tenant (or implied) that he would be receiving a full refund of his security deposit.At this point, stop and look at it from the tenant's point of view. 

Interesting point.If you are new in real estate investing and google "Turnkey" investment, most of the definitions falsely imply as if if you buy the property, everything is ready.

I listened to a podcast regarding these series LLCs and it was implied that the series LLC would intentionally be formed in a different state (such as Texas) other then where the asset is located.

This implies that if you purchased at the beginning of that window with projected $200 negative cash for that 3 years later you would be experiencing on the order of $300/month positive cash flow.The issue is that last 7 or 8 years have been outstanding in terms of market and rent appreciation. 

As for the appraiser, you believe (from your post) there is some implied confidentiality about the value they come up with, something along the lines of financial or medical confidentiality. 

Implying the funds are yours when you know they are not could be a crime.Lenders are trying to understand the risk before they make a loan.

Being above an 800 credit score implies you have more than impeccable credit.

If I were to leave this year (preferable for me if we can't agree on a much lower purchase price), it actually would be cheaper for me to pay the 20% premium monthly until I leave, rather than an entire year's lease at 3% increase until next April; I'm just wondering if this is an option or if I've forfeited this by paying the 3% increase and implying acceptance of the 1 year lease renewal.

Another thing this also implies $57,500 wasn't your max...$57,600 was...or is it $57,700....800...900....you get the point, that either was or wasn't your max.My suggestion is 1) make your escalator more substantial like $250-500 increments, its a more tangible increase to the seller, and also you're less likely to feel like you lost over a small balance. 2) be better prepared to offer on the spot whether being pre-authorized to offer by your wife, or having a initial convo with her before you go so that you can then call her at the property and 'confirm' her approval.

Does "all in" here imply anything about it being cash or financed?