This is fine when values and demand are rising, and things are selling quickly.

Piggybacking off this thread from several years ago: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/104/topics/994025-flock...Wanted to see if there were any updated opinions?

Does this help me or hurt me?

This can be a viable option for those who might not qualify for traditional financing methods.

Very few hits at this time.

I would greatly appreciate any tips your friend would like to share. 

Maybe you just want to fix up places and do flips.I would consider reading this beginner's guide, it is a lot of information but will help you get a good over view of different niches, financing and education. 

I'm excited to join this community and learn more about investing. 

We will lose out on $100k but get our cash out and the new investor will clear $100k by sitting on a deal for a year (while collecting rents).Does this seem feasible or something that would be attractive to an investor?

It’s not unusual for a lease to end a week earlier than a typical monthly cycle, as this can accommodate a tenant's personal schedule or preferences.