We may have had people speed up their timetable for buying a home when rates were so low thus inflating current buyers at the expense of future buyers but this will be temporary.

When it rains, these washes fill with water and become temporary rivers that can degrade roads.

seller to  pay  for  a  temporary  rate  buydown  so your mortgage rate  can be  lowered for 1st 2 yrs  ...etc ) 

You're already considering keeping him at $100 - $200 below market, which demonstrates you are operating on emotions and not with a business mindset. 

I've had someone with an emotional support animal (a dog) express interest and I know if this was a seperate rental, I can't deny them based on the ESA.

If you have to do something part time to continue paying bills then it is what it is just know it's only temporary while you're working on your career.If you already have your real estate license then utilize it.

After taking all emotion out of it and crunching the numbers (with conservative estimates), if it looks like a good idea then go for it.  

They are good at negotiations and they can negotiate from an objective position without letting emotions get in the way.

Dont get into emotional bidding war, know your numbers, just somebody else offering higher than what you offer, does not mean they know what they are doing.

I recently agreed to purchase a condominium to provide temporary housing for a family member who lost their home in hurricane Ian.