But you don't do that by stopping to buy houses so that they can get better deals.They need to compete with you because you'll both be competing against the entire town. 

I just recently found out about wholesaling and I have been studying none stop no I'm ready to start implementing what I've read.

Everyone joint ventured in a project is motivated to get it done so even if one party can't be physically present time sensitive decisions will be made and everyone informed.Let me know if you want any specifics.

We stopped by the model home today and were told that they don't sell to investors, and we'd have to buy a previously owned one if we wanted a home in the neighborhood to keep as a rental property.

Him collecting his stuff and doing legal MJ and owning guns is not necessarily a bad thing so stop and think about this real hard.

Take my deposit now, I'll pay a higher rate rent and sign a year lease so long as you stop showing the place. 

Handshakes don't work and life long friendships can be ruined, especially with spouses involved and any perception of one not doing the exact same amount of work and putting in the same amount of money into the venture.  

I wish you the best of luck in your new venture,  contact me if you need help or information.

As a professional organization, if he's a member, they can help hold him accountable by putting peer pressure on him.Don't stop pushing and make sure you keep everything in writing. 

Plus, then that seller is giving you equitable interest in the property, and if you stop paying rent it's not an eviction process, it's full blown litigation/arbitration/mediation due to the buyers equitable interest via the rent credit.