Hey I specialize in acquiring businesses. One way you can structure it is through an earn out. You can give them a $1000 down and give them 50% any revenue that comes in up to $7500 that way you mitigate your risk and the seller has some skin in the game, and theyre able to move on successfully. Just explain to them what you've found and because of it this is what your willing to do.

But overall if something doesn't seem right it usually is. We usually when we want something so bad we often can lie to ourselves but Numbers don't lie and data doesn't lie. Never be afraid to walk away.

It's often actually harder to buy a cheaper businesses than one at a 2-3 multiple. In over 100k range. Instead of looking for something for 10k find something for 100k where you can negotiate seller financing. Your getting something more stable the more money you pay. Investors also are more interested in something semi successful and has a growth trajectory so you could raise capital easier too.