If you leave a message, provide a deadline to respond before going through with the eviction.

So I was wondering how everyone felt that once I'm approved for funding ( which I'm working on so I don't have deadline) would it be easy to find that experienced equity partner that would allow me to work under them an add to my knowledge?

If you are buying their relinquished property, providing them  with a longer closing period could be a negotiating factor as it would allow them more time to find replacement property before their deadlines start to run.

MY DEADLINE IS FRIDAY.Should I pursue?

Don't place any value in arbitrary deadlines.

It's been a frustrating process with the agent who didn't honor our deadline for a response (which was the first by many days) but waited for more offers and then did a multiple counter offer, meaning they countered several offers.  

The postmark on the envelope is your proof that you adhered to the deadline requirements for timely return of the security deposit.

If he agrees to leave early in exchange for some cash or whatever, be sure to get the agreement in writing, both parties sign, both parties get a copy, it includes clear deadlines, and the payment (or the majority of it) is made AFTER they are completely out and the property is returned in the agreed condition.If the tenant digs in and insists on staying, then you'll have to decide whether you wait him out or sell it with him occupying.

@Ryan Knutson Unfortunately, all signs you are describing point to a tenant that in all likelihood will not be out by the deadline.

Setting greater deadlines.