They just seem to be trying to add too much now and not doing the basics well.  

Basically, flip partnerships suck unless you spend a long time being clear about the roles and payouts, etc.

Not sure if its "too basic" but its where my mind goes.- I'd start with the end. 

If not, then what he is trying to do is to avoid his reputation going down the drain and lose any future credibility and trust in the future. personally I am just familiar with the basics of buyer seller representations in a general sense you will need a FLA Broker or Attorney to describe to you based on the documents you have if there is a Duty from the agent on this transaction..

Also past performance from any investment is not an guarantee of future results as your basically alluding to.

Last thing thougt of is have a little box of books and toys for little kids parents always appreciate it. 

Try to rehab a house 2,000 miles away with no money as a beginning investor.I basically had to run a pyramid scheme in order to finish this project.

As for other amenities, some crowd-pleasers that won't break the bank are coffee maker + starter pack of pods, basic workout equipment (yoga mat, resistance bands), phone charging stations by the beds, and basic kitchen essentials like olive oil, salt/pepper, coffee filters, etc.

It’s an attached HPR, basically a duplex that is zoned as two single family homes.

Not actively do deals ...so , basically new investors are **** outta luck , by the time they figure all this out