Real estate sale - Equipment and apartment separate?

Good decision from you. To me, that clearly sounds like he had fraudulent intentions. No "normal" person would give up their desired property because of that, especially since you offered him plenty of alternatives. Great that you didn't fall for it.

No idea. I might not go that far. But it wasn’t completely kosher for us either. Be that as it may, moving on. I am sure we can get rid of that place easily.