I’ve seen deals like this before where a seller needed quick cash but was still emotionally tied to the place.

He even chatted with me through this forum (Bigger Pockets) and was very encouraging that you can even do it just with free stuff out there.  

When they move out, I can access their account to charge for cleaning and repairs.

I'm definitely interested in seeing if I get a new type of clientele.

Once you feel you've built a strong team with your first property and have solid systems in place, I would then start buying more aggressively and taking on bigger projects.I suggest reading this BP article on the core 4.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-team

After not financing anything since 2-3% interest, going to finance more4.

@Ben Johnson Not enough info here, but based on what you wrote, you have $5,000 in monthly cc interest and probably $3,000+ in principal.  

Everyone says to find properties and build a buyer's list, but neither matter if you can't calculate the repair costs and also get access to a friend or colleague who has MLS so you can do a proper and real ARV (the other part where all wholesalers fail).

The license (if you aren't going to use it to sell) is worth it for access to the MLS and access to dumps the first day they on the market.

Remind them that this means they can't get any more pets.