There may be a way to dodge the bullet, but the OP needs to connect with a CPA and 1031 specialist quickly. 

I'm glad that somebody brought this up because these devices contribute to both quality of life and reduced energy use.

The capacitor stores energy and helps supply enough power when the fan is called to engage.

Still, not all of us have the time or energy to give it away for free. 

Don't look for nonexistent words between the lines or overthink it...just take her off the list, and spend your time/energy on sellers who are actually interested!

Incentives to act can be applied in many ways, you can not accept any payment that is applied to the agreed sale price reducing that price, that is financing the sale price.FRORs are not magic bullets, they are often spun to achieve a purpose they don't, only an owner can give a FROR and it is limited, it needs to have a time requirement to perform.

Even if they do not have a SSN, there are other documents they may have... check out this list: https://mn.gov/commerce/energy/images/AuthorizedAl...You can and should check their photo ID to verify to whom you are renting.

Perhaps because they are focusing on the wrong things like entity structure when they should be focusing 100% of their energy and dollars on acquisition. 

Here's what I have so far for bullets on what I can do for them (I also have a write up on the process but just looking for help with what I can do for them):Buy as-is (hoping that no major problems that would hold up financing)Close quickly - I'm pre approved and ready to goHandle all of the paperworkPay normal closing costsThanks!

But for now as a total newb I am focusing all my time and energy on educating myself as much as I can before I jump into anything.