Thanks for your offer. 

You typically offer it to your partner first to see if they will buy you out.

Offer aid and housing options if you're able -- don't try to profit. 

These areas not only offer reasonable purchase prices for most investors but also feature turnkey homes—either newly built or fully renovated, ready for tenants, with systems that still have 10+ years of life remaining, and property management teams in place.

STRs offer an experience that can't be replicated.

It sounds like the Seller does not want to commit until he knows the deal will go through, and until that time, he wants to be able to entertain other offers. 

Offering flexibility has allowed my borrowers to swing into deals they would not have been able to do previously.You’ve made a great point about the importance of being easy to work with and fostering strong relationships with lenders.

I recently read in Forbes that investing near growing transit hubs can offer great appreciation potential.

Another option is investing in real estate through partnerships or fractional ownership, focusing on properties that yield cash flow or appreciation potential.For long-term growth, consider diversifying into assets such as private equity, tax liens, or even certain types of real estate that offer both capital appreciation and income potential over time.

Sounds like an easily executable deal from what you've stated but likely need more color to offer path forward, terms, etc.