Frame a storage area in the basement that can add a reason to a marginal rent increase.  

I'm specifically interested in flipping and land lording but not sure where to start...

The eviction history information would be more useful if it were tied to specific rental history. 2.

My 6-plex had a fire and lost two units and it's a remote location for me (2hrs one way).I've always managed it and performed all executive decisions, so I became the general contractor and hired subs for the specific skills for the restoration.Even if I were using a PM, this level of decisions I would never delegate.  

Very true David Dachtera But not for the specific details I'll be looking for.

@Bernard Castillo I don't know specifically about Than Merrill's course, but he is really know for flipping not tax liens.

Hardest thing might be finding a fair and legal way to get this off your friend's back and onto yours (but there must be some specific reason he wants out and doesn't want to list it.

If they start a fire or break a pipe then you would likely have coverage (review your policy for specifics) but if they are simply negligent or messy then you will have to pay out of pocket.

As to the hard money lender thinking the deal was "bad" - it never got to those kind of specifics - they have an FAQ on their website - "no scores under 640".

Profit margins that small are not worth all of the risk.