There are a lot of ways to skin this cat. 

Alternative route I chose, I will leverage my duplex (purchased 4 years ago) equity through house hacking to have skin in the game on next flip.

They also want a priority lien on the property.It sounds like you are looking for someone to fund your down payment, I would be looking for an equity partner over debt as nobody likes to lend money in insecure positions, especially when a borrower lacks skin in the game.How much are you planning to come in with yourself?

Skills or qualities in no particular order: Communication, patience, empathy, listening ear, backbone, resilience, determination, organization, work ethic, lead a team, thick skin, time management, trusts their instinct, and all-around good ethics! 

File for eviction in court.There are many ways to skin the cat, as discussed in my book.

Until he wasn't.Sometimes people change due to pressures we don't see, and sometimes people are just like m&ms . . . dark on the inside with pretty painted shells. 

Just different colors etc....He initially listed his for $505,000.There are comps in the area that justify the 495-500K.

I don't know your skin thickness but know I do it with love and care for your improvement, there is no insult meant by any of it but fact is we all gotta suck, learn and try again before we get great, right. 

NO MATTER HOW HARD OR DARK IT GET KEEP GOING !!  

That said it is way oversold and there is a lot of dark side as well. thats a great point over sold.