Due to the way materials transfer heat, the furring strips show up plain as day, and we even found a section where the original builders failed to apply ant insulation at all.Another cool thing is that you can look at the ceiling and quick find places that lack adequate insulation without having to fumble around the attic.You can even pour hot water down the sink and "see" the hot water flowing through the pipes.Of course if you had a recent water leak the water is absorbing heat in order to evaporate and this process is also visible.It's such a cool tool!

Imagine having to break granite slabs just to replace a cabinet with a rotten basement I'd be so pissed

The terms you posted are pretty generous, so if he isn't even entertaining the offer I can't imagine what you could offer, with in reason, to have him give up his position.Even a phased buy out to give him exposure to appreciation wouldn't really make sense for him if his is goal is to build equity long .

IDK if it makes sense right or I can not see the advantage other than one could be a small investor for as little as one coin I imagine. 

That said, absolutely check with an Attorney in MA - it's entirely possible that the correct answer hasn't been posted anywhere on this thread (though with all the knowledgeable users here, I imagine it has).Cheers. 

Can't imagine anyone is a bad enough shot to hit themselves in the shoulder with a attempted suicide. 

I imagine you come across many more such people in an average year than I do, and if I truly came across someone looking to get out NOW and not terribly concerned about price after I informed them that with a little time and patience they could probably do better, I'd probably find a way to work it out to purchase from them on these terms as well, likely with the input of my managing broker and perhaps a RE attorney (I hate typing that...I've rarely met an attorney that helps things get done!). 

I'd imagine banks are going to be skittish on the seller 2nd, but no harm in trying.

However after exploring other options I would never imagine trying to buy property in a Country where you don't truly own the property.

Here is a link to a remodel with concrete poured over the existing countertop.http://www.remodelaholic.com/2011/08/quick-install...