BUT what happens in practice is different. 

Plus...escape velocity...Episode 113 – Jay Papasan - Very practical slow and steady adviceEpisode 221 - Tim Shiner - his concept of equity build up and "shearing the sheep" shows some of the flexibility of real estate vs a 401k Last but not least, I also recommend all the tax advice given by my fellow CPAs on the BP Podcast.

Ive found being flexible with guests if it doesn't inconvenience you much is a good practice, but also curious if @Luka Milicevic @Nancy Bachety who charges $100 which to me sounds like a lot unless you are charging like $500/night.   

Is this normal practice? 

Not condoning this as a business practice but thought it was interesting. 

Most often these type of sellers will just laugh at your offer but it's worth a shot, plus its good practicing the process. 

Or several closings simultaneous to your sale?  

Plus...escape velocity...Episode 113 – Jay Papasan - Very practical slow and steady adviceEpisode 221 - Tim Shiner - his concept of equity build up and "shearing the sheep" shows some of the flexibility of real estate vs a 401k Last but not least, I also recommend all the tax advice given by my fellow CPAs on the BP Podcast.

Disclaimer: While I’m an attorney licensed to practice in PA, I’m not your attorney.

In practice, probably not.