However, I’ve seen situations where buyers have been able to convince sellers to do just this.If the seller is unwilling to subordinate his lien, then the situation has gone from extremely difficult to near impossible.

Some investors will see more or less risk based on their individual knowledge level and skill in a particular asset class.     

He's a decent guy, not perfect and wish his communication skills were better, but a decent guy overall.

You could provide value to the landlord by being an on-site manager or even handyman if you have those skills.

That's a whole different topic but generally the goal there is to start businesses that can run without relying heavily on the founder's skill set. 

I know a little bit about everything and am highly skilled in the carpentry / framing aspects of the trade.

I refuse to bid higher and the seller is unwilling lower the reserve price.   

I would love to connect with other's in the Kansas City area, and provide any help that I can with my skills.

We have a good split of skills (him: financial, acquisitions, me: project management, general handiness), and we have the opportunity to work with a coach that we've researched and feel good about, which would include some joint ventures...and the accountability and focus of working with a coach seems like the only way we'd get the ball rolling given that we both work forty hours and are really stretched with our kids. 

Are you looking to improve your tardiness, poor communication, and no-show skills?