If he’s “greedy” than isn’t someone buying a STR and wanting to pay only non STR market comp value also “greedy” for wanting to buy someone else’s business for asset value only and not pay for the business they built?

I buy $3M+ commercial properties and up until recently competition was fierce and sellers were greedy (as is their right in a seller's market). 

Do the surviving partners get that investors shares or do they have to deal with relatives that may be ignorant and/or greedy?

Some sellers are greedy and some are scared so you're seeing different results.

I didn't realize that it was not a normal request of sellers and don't want to look greedy. 

He sounds like a greedy 🐷 

When others are fearful, be greedy. 

Oh, come on Bill, I'm a greedy investor, I want the money now!

D&B may be greedy, but they are respected by people who research companies.

It's a business transaction and you're there to make as much money as you can without being greedy, selfish, or unreasonable.