I have even helped them if two guys can tackle a smal task much quicker than one (pulling wire, testing things etc).I have found there is no trick, hire good people, and try to keep them happy.

So your friend can be a homeowner at some point but she will need to tackle the expenses and savings first. 

I’d like to tackle investing here knowing that I just have to find that deals that would work for me (and I listened to Grant Cardone’s most recent podcast and really took his philosophy on not buying real estate on budget to heart).

Also, the revenue might launch your ability to tackle your other goals faster.

You should basically tackle a property, and if another one becomes available, or two, and you can't extend yourself, then consider lenders. 

Check your "Spam" folder on your email account.

I think the banks spam/virus blocker may be stopping the emails from getting to him. 

So it’s a matter of you feeling comfortable overseeing the project.If you have no experience or knowledge of construction, house repairs, or landscaping it might not be in your best interest to tackle such a project for your first deal.Do you know anyone that could provide the guidance and help you?

I've never really heard or seen anyone tackle the issues of escrowing taxes and insurance when setting up an owner finance deal.

As a newbie, this would not what I want to tackle.