I don't like the terms and would try to avoid.We could still do a conventional loan and if I'm not mistaken it'd be this whole "gift money" thing so the shared ownership wouldn't be recognized legally.

Similar green energy investments could be considered if you can make the numbers work (credits on some types of low income housing can be north of 50%).Depending on how long these properties have been held, they could consider implementing cost segregation studies via a change in accounting method to accelerate some depreciation.The operating proceeds could be re-deployed into new properties where cost segregation is an option to accelerate depreciation to offset proceeds.If the properties are low basis and we are not maximizing the 199A deduction, maybe considering an S-Corp structure for management to be able to participate in retirement plans and also generate wages to use as a 199A base. 

I don't make my clients sign long term contract either just per a property saying will pay me the difference if we don't get at least 2.5% and everyone been cool with it. 

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator – so, they often select the first PMC they call or that calls them back!

I would appreciate any advice or suggestions on how this figure might be reduced or if there are any terms that could potentially be negotiated.Thank you for any assistance.

I reckon I've personally acquired a least three properties on seller terms and have assisted at least three others in three years acquire properties with favorable seller financing. 

Even if you were, why would someone take these terms? 

Once you have stabilized the property and satisfied long-term loan seasoning requirements of the bank, you'll refi to the less expensive long term lender. 

They do talk about an SMS approach but also include mail & other resources.Jonathon has been teaching land for a long time. 

I usually will say who referred me to them and say that they are a friend, neighbor, family, etc and will then ask what their lead times usually are for work to be completed, how they communicate, are they comfortable working with me being out of state, how do they collect payment (terms and preferred method) and do they offer a business rate?