Folks are naturally skeptical of strangers on the internet.

Truth is stranger than fiction.

I really can't believe that I have no option but to let some unknown stranger who is not on the lease and not allowed to live there just live in this house until an eviction is complete. 

Not to mention issues with guests, having strangers on your property, liability etc. 

Everyone won't easily be able to talk to strangers.

Hopefully I'll get my first deal out of this, if not at least I was able to build the courage to call total strangers today lol!

(If you borrow the down payment from your parents, pay them your $450 rent instead of a stranger!) 

I recommend not being a stranger to the forums, there is a wealth of information in them!

.. maybe you can offer to mentor him like others suggested .. have him work as a assistant to your project manager for a flip or two .. give him assignments like writing up a budget ( not that you have to use it ) but see what he comes up with .. have him there when contractors submit their estimates .. maybe he cant be there everyday because of his job but if he really wants to learn and succeed , he will find a way .. and he would be a fool not to accept your help .. thats the best you can do as a friend.. maybe tell him once he learns enough that you feel confident that ge can run his own flip ..then you will partner with him on a few .. then after that you will fund him at a lower cost than hard money would be .. explain to him your worried about his family and the decision he is considering to make.. maybe he wants you to offer to help him learn but doesn't know how to ask ..I had a complete stranger offer to mentor me in the begining .. just because he saw potential and he has done very well the ladt 35 yrs in real estate and wanted to give back ..

So no stranger to the building/remodel trade and never afraid to get dirty.