In the end we accepted a full priced offer, as-is, no inspections!

All depends on what the seller is willing to accept......sounds like he’s asking about the right price. 

@Sam JurgensonThe one thing I'd really mention is that when we got the FHA offer accepted on the 4plex that I bought this summer, everything was going according to plan until we tried to qualify the FHA financing in escrow.  

If your lease specifies email as an acceptable form of notice you’ll be fine.

The seller is willing to carry a note for the 5% and accept monthly payments until it’s paid off.

They're best use to baby sit offers once they get accepted....and push them through

When they decide to pay you $90,000, then take it (assuming that's acceptable to you).

I call this strategy the Multiple Choice Offers Strategy.It worked so well for me the first time I tried it, that I ended up getting 5 offers accepted in about 30 days.

I also accept direct messages.What I am looking for in an Agent Ability to set me up with a daily email alert with new listings to the MLS + price adjustmentsAbility to recommend me contractors(roofers, plumbers, electricians, etc)Ability to provide comps for properties that I am interested in.Knowledge about the areaWhat I will provide to the agent I will not ask you to lowball on a bunch of housesI am okay with you sending the listing agent a informal offer to save time from having to draft a full contractYou will get a client who is an experienced investor.

Is this considered acceptable or would most want monthly payments in the interim?