Which is fine until someone builds a enclosed porch over the front yard. next I would check the gas meter if it's in the basement and see if the pressure regulator vent is piped outside. 

I've never heard that they have to be replaced so I think you're fine.

It was forced upon me but ended up working out fine.

Sellers have no idea how much they are losing.Agents have accountability, can be fined, have their license suspended, have required training, E&O insurance, etc.

What you're looking for is perfectly fine.  

Coordinating with others is difficult enough in the best of circumstances, and you have already identified this person to go back on their word.Congrats on your first buy, I suggest spending time fine tuning that one while searching and saving for the next option.

Currently I use Google Drive to set up a folder specific to my current flip and all the receipts by taking a photo of them and upload those expenses  to that folder so I know exactly how much I’m spending which is fine.

It doesn't matter what seems high or not, each property on Hubzu is differently and they have been requested more in deposits and in a credit card hold to bid to prevent fraud.Hubzu is fine, but the bidding is like eBay.

Then worked fine several days before getting caught again. 

I rent properties and ask unit owners if it's fine to sublease it coz I rent it out on daily basis via airbnb / facebook.