What is the best way to cut ties with the current company?

I think it was one of those properties that would have broken people that are not really cut out for this.

But a few key pieces of your story are missing. 1) what are you doing now and how does it relate to HGTV/flipping2) what were you making a year before you jumped into flipping homes and how much are you making now 3) what was your life needing to be saved from4) your wife, how is she involved in your business5) what did you bring to the table that your friend was willing to cut you in to his successful business6) you said a career job and benefits out of college might not have let you get on this track but you were a top producer working in sales for several years; surely they also gave you benefits by then.

I'll update on how things end up, there is another house a few blocks away that also looks solid so I may just cut my losses and move on if they won't move on price

I think you'll find that the 2 are quite different; the commercial world is very cut throat..As far as building rapport with brokers, it's the same as with anything else - be where they are, pass out lots of cards and shake lots of hands.

Once stabilized, your expenses would be closer to 40-42% including cap-ex. 30-35% won't cut it unless you plan to manage and do all the repairs yourself.If it's in one of those crazy rent-control cities, how are you going to get from $84k to $158k in rent?

This way he has to do very little except cut the check, sign the paperwork for the mortgage (issued from him to the LLC) and cash a check once a month.

You then meet Company B and cut he/she a check for 7.5k.

I am looking for a pro that can work along side me to 1) cut the project time/cost in half and 2) ensure the work is done correctly.  

I figured I'd cut some corners and just go through with turnkey deals until my RE portfolio grows and I make more connections.