At first I was concerned but with minimal research I was able work through the process without too many stumbling points and I'm sure you can too. 

They have no experience and at most minimal knowledge of REI or RE market. 

You're legally covered by being a deeded interest so your hard work won't go to waste and your cash out of pocket is minimized.

You can never guarantee that you won't have an issue with a tenant, but if you have an effective process in place, and you stick to it, you can minimize the chance of an issue.  

I hate to pass up on a deal but I am not sure there is anything that can be done here.Seller called from yellow letter with 8 homes he is interested in unloading.  All homes are on 30 yr fixed at either 4.25 or 4.5% T...

…but I feel like every minute counts in minimizing those HML carrying costs, unloading the flip and moving on, especially since the rehab itself took about a month & a half over the initial timeframe (due to no fault of the contractor’s).

Not, "In a condition I wouldn't mind living in" but minimally livable?

Minimizing the carelessness of children moving big pieces could be good in the long run.

I am a founding team member of an enterprise software tech startup, and we are currently in process of creating our Minimal Viable Product (MVP). 

And with the minimal difference in expense, I say go for it!