I ended up reaching out to the seller and said I was good to stay at the original asking price contingent on him repairing the foundation as outlined in the inspection report prior to closing.

Are there anything else I should be aware of?

I have a friend who was an appraiser going with me because I'm aware I don't know what I don't know. 

Here are some specific action items:-build out your profile on BP, I want to see a picture of you, know what you do and what your goals are-be helpful on BP, start trying to answer/participate in posts where you have some value-start reaching out to people on BP specifically, with small, specific asks-go to a few networking events every month and plan on talking to many people...it takes 5 + bad conversations to find 1 good one-go to 2-3 conferences per year and be very purposeful there in your intentions, don't just go to sessions and stay quiet, be intereactiveI probably should have started with this, but what is your goal in connecting with these people?

I would stay away from on-time fee firms.

It borders my property on two sides, and virtually anything short of it staying the way it is (wooded) is going to severely derail my quality of life - and I'd rather not have to move. 

Specifically for a flip is it mainly just Hard money Lenders or is there another way to get a loan that I'm not aware of....?

Listing at 180k and selling at 180k are 2 very different things, but I’m staying optimistic!

Specifically for a flip is it mainly just Hard money Lenders or is there another way to get a loan that I'm not aware of?

What an eye opener.I am very aware that I am short on experience and could use someone who could evaluate what reserves would be needed, any repairs that need to be done to the units (new appliances or painting etc..), value add ons etc...Can't do that yet as I am waiting for the numbers from the private party.I can buy this privately without a realtor on either side of the deal.