excuse me .. this is my first deal so asking these questions. basically what is high level I need to take off

To what level I can't say, but the demand isn't slowing even in the off season.

The ones that remained interested were not the level I want in my unit.Setting high expectations from the beginning (by showing it in a good state) will push them into that mold.

I suggested assigning the AOS as well but I think he's concerned that the current Owner will not sell it when they see that he's making a profit above what they're selling it to him for.The offer to him is a consideration because it was his mother's house and is adjacent to his current residence.In the event that we go this route, how would you suggest we write the assignment?

This is a fix/flip so in terms of experience level, I would be interested in talking with anyone with more than 5 of the same types of deals in their portfolio.

Astonished isn't the right word, more like "laid out flat-floored" of the reading comprehension level of the general public.Newspapers use to be written at the 4th and 5th grade level, I believe it's more like the 8th grade today. 

While my rolodex is not quite at that level, I realize that the only way to build it is to continue to network, talk to people, and find people you connect with - your tribe, in other words.* Two years ago, I hated networking.

(green toes, green lawnger, etc) These are pigments and paints.We tried to establish Buffalo grass here, looks like we have to much annual rainfall for it.I Personally  have a 2 acre lawn, on top of the Hill we call a mountain. (1000 ft above sea level) I have drip irrigation that feeds he flower beds.

People want to work with others who love what they do because they know things will be performed at a very high level. I

I have assumed that I have good market knowledge and understand real estate at the level I currently do.