You should be looking for startups and people who want an office to go to.  

Tenant's General Responsibilities: Tenant, at Tenant's expense, must:pay any periodic, preventive, or additional extermination costs desired by Tenant, including treatment for bedbugs, unless otherwise required by law;"I would double check, but as long as you have been reasonably proactive to try and help with pest control, the tenant doesn't have the right to cancel the lease for pest issues. 

The lender is then free to do what he desires with the property.

Bigger Pockets is the best way to go when reaching out to experienced investors and getting deals done the right way.

My roommate was interested in financial freedom so figured it wouldnt hurt to go with him and see if i can gain something out of it. 

I've been trying to  go through the buyers agents first not wanting to see someone's work for free and honestly this is the first bit of resistance I've felt outside of having to wait several days for showings.

@Michael PlanteI personally believe that while being a landlord is not what you want to do, it is the best method to go about doing business, even if you continue buying properties cash.I would have told my father to be a landlord.

That frees you up to go anywhere you want, and allows you the time to start your new business. 

I don't want it to sit vacant forever, but I also don't want to go through this nightmare again...

Due to the deferring goals of my business partner and future wife, it wouldn't be wise for all 3 of us to go into deals together.