I feel like I perhaps need to loosen up my criteria and just get my feet wet.I would like to hear from flippers out there on any tips or advice.

It will be surprising to you how easy it is to spot a fraud with just these few tips. 

.- my plan is not to buy only cash going forward. working plan is in a year or two is have a credit score, get a mortgage etc' so from that point on i will not be putting 100% cash.- cash flow from the rent is my not my only income source. assume that no matter what i will be able to put money to buy a new rental at least every 2 years, taking the 12k+extra amount (whatever that my be)+loan (whatever down payment i decide to put)- regarding flipping - i don't mind the work involved in this process but as i am not living in the us, i find it hard to do flipping. at least not when starting out.  

I have been looking around for Maine banks or credit unions that will do a line of credit but have hit some road blocks.

Or contact the local trade college & see if they would take it on as a course credit project.

Putting the mortgage in their name is easier, as they can better qualify for the mortgage due to better credit and/or not having any other loans currently on their record, and they are one's bringing the downpayment. 

Previously I had only used cash, credit cards and banks to get my deals done, so I didn't have pitch my plans and projects to anyone.

The tenant's payments go to ClearNow on the 3rd and are credited to my LLC account on the 8th.

Financed one through credit union. 30 yr for 50K.

The MOST important thing in a listing that will make or break you are the photos.I'm not nearly as experienced as many on this forum, but those are some quick tips I see.Good luck!!!!