For the best explanation on how markets work, I really like Ray Dalio's "How the Economic Machine Works" youtube video.As far as sellers not wanting to consider seller financing, as with anything, I think it's all in how you frame the conversation. 

Depends on how much personal complications there are, on how well your data is organized, on the need for state returns, on your geographical area and, only lastly, on the charges level of your accountant. 

@Jay Hinrichs very thorough explanation.

I'm a Referral Agent with Coldwell Banker's National Real Estate Referral Group and I interview my prospects to better understand their objectives, their budget, their geographic and other preferences, as well as their overall perspective.   

Go ahead, say I'm a nut and wrong because I can not tell you how much I hope I am so totally wrong, but it is the only plausible explanation because the math and facts simply don't make a drop of sense in any other scenario.

Simple explanation to the seller that some jerk off submitted 3 offers and then you all move on.

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Thank you for your detailed and logical explanation and direction.

Don't limit yourself geographically.

It will be a deflationary environment for real estate, especially for commercial real estate that was hit hard by COVID-19 like hotels, retail centers, amusement parks, event centers, etc.On my Website/Linkedin, I will be posting a very deep explanation of why the United States will be in a deflationary recession and how to take advantage as a real estate investor.