This is an older couple and they don’t really want to do much by way of providing the information.This would be my first actual investment and would love to get some partners involved but all I have as of right now is a lead

I recommend trying to get all parties to try to chip in more money towards the HOA.

What type of real estate are you involved in? 

Depending on the amount of the lien it may be best to get an attorney involved.

Several of my friends have expressed an interest in getting involved with me to fix and flip property. 

As listed in the subject, I am from Maricopa, Arizona and I am beyond motivated to start getting involved in rentals and flipping homes.

Welcome to the party Shawn!

However, the resident refused to sign based on the premise that the contract had already been signed by both parties and represented a legal contract.

I believe there’s much value to what you said, but it seems like it would mostly apply down the road when I’m able to more actively involve myself in more deals than just one.

I've held my license with HomeSmart, and they are great, just wondering if anyone would recommend a firm that's more involved in the investing world as opposed to retail.