Market might be competitive but there is angles to stand out depending on what you are comfortable and able to handle, such as waiving an appraisal contingency, limitng inspection rights and time frames, closing time frames, allowing seller to stay-post closing, taking on difficult tenants, buying properties that might need repairs, etc.

If there's room for a stand alone tub in the primary bathroom, install one.

Considering it's from a reputable auction site, do I have decent legal standing if they misrepresent it?

But it wasn't just the video game, he had 3 or 4 monitors, 180 degree view, a steering wheel, pedals, an 18 gear shifter, you name it.

I don’t want my lack of experience with motels to stand in the way of making this opportunity a success.I’m primarily looking to connect with investors or operators who have experience with motels to learn more about this asset type.

I would suggest not finding a stand in.

Marco Santorelli did a zoom call with me and seemed like a stand up guy. 

Only in this way can they stand out in this ever-changing environment.

I am always fully transparent and the owner in that situation is a long standing business associate that knows my character, experiences and background, strengths and weaknesses included.

Till then my experience stands.