But seller's agent won't entertain the offer.

Looks pretty interesting Retail, restaurant boom heats up Old Brooklynhttps://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2018/08/a_new_day_in_old_broolyn_cleve.html

They attract a different kind of renter: often professionals, such as traveling nurses, corporate employees on assignment, or folks from the entertainment industry in town for a project.

If they are asking you to get preapproved, my hunch is that they will not entertain seller or sub-to financing.

I've also been entertaining the thought of getting my Jersey license as well, as a family member is thinking of buying a rental property at the shore.  

They are very old homes and the Cherokee street itself has a strong regional draw, there are many stores and businesses opening up along Cherokee street, including lots of entertainment.

I am also in the entertainment industry (Actor/Filmmaker) and like you took COVID-19 and all the delays as a sign to up my knowledge in some other money making aspect of life, so I got my license, found a brokerage that worked for me, and started studying the game. 

It is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Our governor is way ahead of the county in closing schools, bars, restaurants, health clubs, entertainment venues the list goes on. 

Save $100 or $200 from your business profits per month (after bills, before xBoxLive & beer, or whatever your entertainment costs are. ).