I just can't quite imagine what kind of strangers want to live with 3 others, sharing 1 shower/kitchen/LR per 4 heads.. :-/ Not my style (or I would do it myself & save $100K), but it sounds like this seller has a few... shall we say..

., you may also have to deal with irate tenants in the main house if the short-term unit is loud or obnoxious or they are sick of strangers in and out all the time.

Meanwhile you're pulling your hair out because you're losing money every day and bringing someone new on will cost a bundle.I'd much rather give my job on a handshake to a contractor that I know and trust than give it to a stranger (regardless of his references) using the most airtight contract in the world.

If you are in the LA area let me know, I love strangers and would be happy to meet for a coffee, beer or both. 

Strangers would be coming to knock on your down, walk across the lawn, etc.)

That's one of the magical things about Uber... one minute you're driving alone, and the next you're driving a total stranger, while earning money, AND they become your next client/partner/spouse, etc.!

.. 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 ..

Friends, cousins, strangers, motivated sellers, I only buy with a warranty deed, with insurance.

Showings may not be getting approved due to people in houses not wanting strangers walking through and spreading virus, etc. 

Her response "I wouldn't feel comfortable with the current shelter in place and quarantine...strangers in home."