I use to put out 10 cash offers approx 75% of market value and 10% of the time, a Seller would accept.

The evidence is there but the brain washed are refusing to accept it.

You're totally right, it's the same outcome numerically - my fear is that accepting a deducted rent that she demanded with no pushback sets a pretty bad precedent.

However, with that multitude of knowledge I've gained (and still searching and learning) my biggest concern now is after I accept the offer, relocate, and start getting paid I want to ENSURE that I dont suffer from "Lifestyle Creep" and focus all of my money on preparing myself and my bank account for getting started in real estate investing.So my question is this,Should I seek a financial planner or an accountant to help me manage my finances to achieve my goals in real estate investing? 

However, with that multitude of knowledge I've gained (and still searching and learning) my biggest concern now is after I accept the offer, relocate, and start getting paid I want to ENSURE that I dont suffer from "Lifestyle Creep" and focus all of my money on preparing myself and my bank account for getting started in real estate investing.So my question is this,Should I seek a financial planner or an accountant to help me manage my finances to achieve my goals in real estate investing?

Jesse,Depending on the situation a DSCR program may work, Bank statement loan, or Alt Income each one has a higher back end DTI acceptability. 

.- Scheduling repairs after closing has been tough as a result of the holidays & general lack of labor.Rough estimate of numbers (assuming 5% vacancy, $780/yr in repairs/maintenance, 10% PM fee, $480/yr insurance, $1227/yr property taxes):Current:Expected based on Rental increase to $670 (assuming tenant accepts increase, rental increase would be starting 02/01/2022):Expected if tenant decides to move due to Rent increase (PM company estimates it to be possible to rent at $725-750/mo; keep in mind this doesn't factor in costs to make rent-ready (if any), as well as the cost of getting a new tenant):

I don't know if Zelle has a way to stop accepting payments for individual users but that may be a solution for you as well.  

Is there a minimum amount of months you have to collect that “rent” for them to accept it? 

The seller has offered to reduce the price by 10K and I have accepted the offer.