So this is much different than buying other properties such as a house, a ranch, etc?
I just recently purchased a house, where the first step is to find a lender which was willing to provide a loan up to the asking price. It was called the pre-approval process. Which allows the seller to see that you are a serious buyer.
Then the negotiation phase started and end with a final bid that both the seller and I agreed on.
Then
An appraisal was performed a week before close.
Why would purchasing a resort be any different?