Is there a way that'd allow me to have her owner finance this and pull out equity in a HELOC or cash-out refinance in 6 months after seasoning while continuing to make payments to my mother going forward?

If the building is newer or very well maintained it may be designated as an “A” Class building which will have a lower Cap rate and on the flip side a B-C older building will be on the higher side.

rents on topsham maine are bit all over map, generally higher than lisbon lewiston but not much lower than Brunswick if inside rt 295 line closer to downtown and river. zillow isnt used much as CL. if you rent section 8 or vouchers look to add price of landlord paid heating, snow ice removal, salt sanding,  which this season has been massive. 

His offer is based on the appraised value of the house (which I agree is fair) minus a 6% realtor fee.I'm not an investor or seasoned real estate pro so would appreciate some advice on how to proceed:-is the 6% discount for a direct sale a reasonable offer?

Ryan, My husband and I are looking for a CPA in Rogers for the upcoming tax season.

That is pretty sweet, no seasoning required like  a lot of other places. 

— On an older thread here, some folks suggested stopping by to see if the owner might be amenable to acting as a a liaison between the bank and myself.

each unit is around 450 sq. ft no washer and dryer and in a older c-class neighborhood.

I have a 3 family deal under contract.The buyer, who is a seasoned investor, wants to purchase the property with Bank Financing.Based on my understanding, in order for us to close, the bank will pay the seller $XXX,XXX and the seller will then need to cut us a check.

Turnkey investing is very dependent on the market the companies are located, level of involvement desired, policies of the companies, pricing, warranties, and whether they have in-house property management.For example, the seasoned turnkey companies realize that their demand is driven by investors looking for a safe, consistent return.