On a more enterprise scale, I employ RevMax software as well as a fractional revenue manager who looks at the prices daily on a market level and a comp set level. 

Seller will be taking a 30k+ loss with this route.325k with 50K down to seller, 3 years of payments $1600/month, and a balloon payment of 215k at the end of 3 years.Benefits to me: (1) 10k less downpayment, (2) with the conventional route, the loan would be at 228k after 3 years of payments, so I will gain additional equity with the 2nd option since I will owe 215k (presumably I will have to refinance at that time).Benefit to seller: she gets over asking price, 50K upfront and $300/month of cash flow.Does this offer and structure sound reasonable?

As an investor and a commercial real estate broker I would not expect a buyer  to spend a dime on due diligence unless the buyer/seller come to an agreement on a purchase contract.

As someone who’s both a real estate investor and a property manager in RI, I know how important it is to stay ahead of the curve.

@Kenneth Joseph PerfidoFrom my experience, you’re in a great position with your Newport property, strong cash flow, and a low 2.8% interest rate.

That is a red flag to me but I find it hard to believe that a business with 4.8 stars on so many reviews and A+ BBB rating could be a scam.

Its 20 years later I have money in the bank, great credit,  living alone very modestly, and a business that is doing well.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

Her income now is SS of around $2400 and a basic 40hr office job that pays all of $17/hr, but she is retiring with this move.

Sufficient infrastructure: Companies select locations with major airports, highways, and a large population of potential workers.