This is rarely done as in most situations lenders will not consent, and at a minimum want the buyer to qualify AND personally guarantee.  

I both personally invest in real estate and help others gets started/expand their portfolios in various Midwest/midsouth markets.What I do with my kids: My wife and I have 2 of our rentals that are on the same street, with a home in between them.

The insurer will probably also tell your friend (s)he appears to be in breach of the averments in the seller's affidavit and will be held responsible for any loss the insurer suffers as a result.  

With a loan, a person takes on a Debt Obligation. 

Personally, I’ve been exploring opportunities where growth patterns and infrastructure expansion hint at future value increases.

To me personally as well I found it was more important for what I do to cultivate commerical bankers and those relationships so I could get access to bank rate capital and lots of it !!

Then based on @Michael Baum's suggestion, I think I will have my cleaner and/or maintenance person do monthly/quarterly maintenance like using using enzyme based cleaners, grease fighting drain treatments and hot water flushing. 

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.

I requested a demo a few times but cannot seem to get a response.  

For me personally with the lessons I have learned - I would build capital before buying anything to hold / flip.