It got messy for a while before I achieved critical mass with payroll vs revenue but now we have quality control, internal training, great culture, and are able to innovate with great people. 

This creates an awesome culture and solid partners to execute deals.

Kenya has a diversity of culture and friendly populace and it's known for its hospitality.

You pay for the amenities and the diversity in culture.

At some point Chinese manufacturers have to quitbuilding steel, if there is no place to put it.

Seems like "cultured marble" bathroom vanity sink tops are going for $150 or so on the cheap end, which should fit the budget

That stupid idea that you should find what you like to do and make a business out of it doesn't work, if you are a surfer/hippie in the middle of the Vietnam War, getting drafted and watching the counter-culture riots and demonstrations on the streets.

There's some inherent negatives about that and the house would be a hard pass for some people of different cultures but I am less worried about the superstitious or spooky aspect but rather the parades of traffic this property would incur whenever there's a service or event.

. - I have a business background in Supply Chain and Human Resources - where I would build and continuously improve systems to support profitable/strategic operations, as well as coaching teams/culture/people to success.Seeking any and all advice - Thank you in advance!

But your absolutely correct there are defiantly certain cultural aspects and that will drive some sellers to think they are in control or getting more money but we all know that selling through a wholesaler Rarely if ever is going to get the seller top dollar especially in this market.