I'd also add, you need to be sure they can pay and have some savings put away.

For those who have a hot tub for your rental, may I ask how much you schedule maintenance and how much you pay for that maintenance?

Never, Never use your sellers property tax expenses to estimate your future property tax, this is a big mistake done my many people in the industry.If you haven’t sell your Main home where you are living yet you might consider to keep it, because your new home would be triple the amount your are paying right now.

The buyer will agree to pay some monthly amount higher than the market rent, to offset the cost of the property when the purchase happens.

I am not aware of the zoning, don't have enough contacts here so I figured Its better for me to focus and start with renting ideally to get my hand on RE.Regarding my finances: Last 2 years had some small private biz (1099).

For example, I can give you a deed to a property for $1 and NOT pay off the mortgage.

I have not been as focused on the real estate sales and have really just held onto my license for the time being.

Zillow says it may go for $289k +/-My current tenants are using it for business and pay $2,250 a month.

Why should an investor pay attention to your data or trust your analysis? 

If it was useable before (small ding) and is now destroyed, I'd take her up on her offer, but I'd also pay some of the costs as it wasn't new when she moved in.