I believe everyone needs a health care buddy and some people just don't have anyone to fill that role.There's another niche... respite services for the family.

As Account Closed said it scared the park owners. 

However, he is in quite poor physical health for a 60 year old man (very overweight), so I've emphasized to him that this area is even more important than having cashflow.

A lot of people might get scared by this deal and they might be right.

Scared money, don't make no money

He can get sued for fraud if he knowingly covers a health or safety issue....not sure what the laws are in Illinois, but Alabama is a buyer beware state, so it may be hard to actually win - but sounds like the buyers would have a pretty good case.

I'm not scared of risk (and no, the money Im risking would not mean we go hungry), but I'm also not interested in throwing money away either.

Recently, due to some health problems and other issues, it looks like I will need to change careers.  

The Hero Loan Program as I know, helps anyone who is an education or health professional with purchasing a home.

Why would you even tell them you are using hard money, all it will do is scare the sellers away.