All of these describe a type of ownership, and not a building style.

I used the process described above and that apartment still smells brand new today.

This is also me assuming its worse than described. 

I discounted my offer substantially based on the major problems described - no documentation or invoices for any work done (so I can't take from previous tenant security deposit now, a primary requirement in the first place) some very vague descriptions of work done, certainly some padding somewhere.

Ross Hamilton (or whatever this nasal tone, sleazy little self described: "ex dumpster diver's" real name is?)

Most investors do assignments like Tim described if the deal has under 10K profit in it.

I am having issues with, I guess remembering is the best way to describe it, all of the details that need to be done in a flip. 

You calling them typically does not wake them up and they can't really take a direct offer with you.As others have mentioned we often use the word "foreclosure" very liberally to describe all types of assets. 

Most of the clients, they will also work 9-5 but there will some that don't and you need to have contingency plans ready for those.Also, make sure to describe how intense those first years will be to your significant other, so they know what's to come. 

I'll try to respond to each component of your comment:- My idea of using an equity partnership as described above is coming from Brandon Turner's book "Investing in Real Estate With No (and Low) Money Down," and in the chapter on partnerships he goes through various why someone with cash may want to engage in a partnership.