Many folks will compromise in some areas in order to save $$$.If you have a 3/2 that sleeps 8 but there is a 2/2 that also sleeps 8, that would be a comp even though it is one bedroom short.

Aside from lowering my expectations for the 2% rule down to perhaps 1%, should I compromise on any other factors?

Most of the time are small compromises, but still annoyances.The worst part of the experience was after signing up, and realizing it wouldnt work, they wanted to charge me for the setup and some of the months I havent even used.

You may have to give a little (sweeten the pot for them since they feel they're having to compromise with a seller finance request).

It can kill relationships, you have to decide what's more important and see if the compromise is worth it.

Over time, this continuous decision-making process can lead to decision fatigue, where the ability to make sound judgments becomes compromised.

Make a compromise with this buyer- give them $5000 cut or something to make it close.

This will help both of you find common ground and potentially reach a compromise.2) Financial Considerations: Evaluate your financial situation together.

Too many compromises to package tax benefits compromises the underlying asset.

Or give them 50% of the deposit back as a compromise and move on.