The seller seems motivated to sell, which has piqued my interest in exploring alternative financing options.I'm seeking advice and insights from the experienced members of this community who have successfully utilized creative financing strategies in the past.

You also need to know the motivated to sell a property $63k BELOW market.

You can also watch this video that's pretty good motivation. https://youtu.be/jnARMZPHI58

I’m just asking for my own selfish motivation / inspiration and to dial in a buy and hold strategy.

This is hugely motivating to hear this.

I woke up to a text this morning from a tenant living below a tenant who was up all night blasting music. 

The LOI indicates your serious interest as a motivated buyer, streamlining the process by focusing the broker's attention on qualified parties.

If it's a golden piece of real estate like you said it is and you guys are all motivated, mentally and physically capable, I would keep this golden goose egg all to yourself. 

(You can read more on the IRS website here - https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc409#:~:text=Generally%2C%20if%20you%20hold%20the,or%20loss%20is%20short%2Dterm.)Gains from capital assets that you hold for less than one year (short-term) are almost always taxed at your ordinary income rate.

I try to open all of the channels of communication....phone call, facetime, text, whatsapp, etc.....some of my contractors are great at communicating while others I have to initiate the communication, which is ok with me ( I understand that some people may be more quiet than others).