I"m amazed that has worked but keeping control of the money is a sound business practice for a variety of reasons.

No, we must change that narrative TO talk politics, as often and frequently as possible. 

There are too many varieties to be relaying on advice from people who haven't seen it and it's not their area of expertise.

Like you, I found my investments off-market through a variety of methods.

I don't live in OKC, but travel there frequently to visit friends.

Most national or mainstream mortgage lenders do not offer Super Jumbo mortgage loans (typically above $1.5-$2.5M) Although Super Jumbo Loan Lenders can provide loan amounts from $3M-30M+The majority of these buyers obtain their mortgage recommendation through their real estate professional or frequently through their existing private or premium banking relationship. 

It seems that your association property manager is lacking.Normally what a CAM (community association manager) does (and there is some variety to di depending on the agreed role) is run the day to day affairs for the board while the board makes decision on reserves and budgets, choosing a vendor after getting several bids, etc... 

Frequently that is someone trying to figure out something better to do with surplus income and/or with a couple hundred thousand dollars they want to make an above-average return on with little effort.

In order for me, the seller, to assume the risk of you not qualifying for the loan, you losing your job at the last minute, you changing your mind, etc, I'd want a higher offer price - which means you're bringing even more money to the table.The idea of an assumable loan is awesome, but frequently does not pan out.

I'm in Ohio and do these types of loans frequently.