Give it some time.Most of the properties you might be comparing them to are new builds from 2022 & 2023.Regarding your question, just have your agent put that option on there I know many investors who would be interested in seller financed deals 

When there are no events, the venue has been booked for short-term rentals.Business has no debt, and is turn-key (advertising is creating a healthy pipeline, there are existing employees, and will come with all the inventory and FFE&V). 

If you are a real estate investor, you’ll want to know all different ways you can use DSCR from LTR, STR, and even more into speciality non qm short term products to help fund renovations and purchases.

Recently, Sevier County TN commissioners voted to require a "permit" for all short-term rentals in the county, "to ensure that all short-term rental units in Sevier County meet minimum safety standards." 

Too many people try to save pennies with short-cuts (like using online tax programs) while they are walking over/not seeing hundreds and thousands of dollars they are missing or already missed.

And if you dont actually do that, as @Matthew Paul said, the Baltimore States Attorney was just arrested and convicted of mortgage fraud for not meeting occupancy requirements of a loan for a property on a short term rental.

The potential seller is someone I know and doesn't do much with the property.

. - Furniture & DecorThis is up for debate but for most short term rentals, those that are themed, have quality furnishings and a cohesive presentation typically produce better occupancy and revenue results.

Our goal is to (eventually) have a second property where we can spend time at our retirement, and that can generate some income as a short-term rental for a portion of the time when we're not using it. 

Will wait to see what the seller says.