I am sure some lenders will chime in below pointing out how Tim is incorrect about not being able to "buy in the name of the LLC".I would seriously rethink going into business with your friend for 4 reasons:1) I can tell already that he will not make a good business partner.2) I'm guessing you are just going into business with him because he is your friend, not because he is bringing any experience or expertise to the table.3) This will likely ruin your friendship.4) It doesn't seem like you have thought this all the way through.

If a tenant told me this, I'd send him links to many articles on burning sage in the home to clear it, supposedly an old Native American way to cleanse your home of bad spirits - problem solved.  

No good offers with the realtor so far after 2 months and they want to sell it fast, maybe they will consider dropping the price but for now I'm just thinking of a way to help solve their problems at this point.

I’m conflicted with the chicken & the egg dilemma in regards to asking PM’s and agents for help in finding deals before I’ve done any deals and don’t have a lot of value to give to them...YET.

Yes, he essentially said something to that effect, but I do not think that this is his area of expertise. 

So here’s the situation. 

Just sold primary residence here in Texas. Currently own investment property just down the street that I am rehabbing to rent out...that house was purchased with a hard money NOO loan. Sti...

There are still ways around it but you should certainly research owner financing thoroughly and specifically lean on the "lending against a note" concept to know how to solve this if it were to occur.  

This can be solved, you just need to figure out what the actual issue is first.

It doesn't necessarily help you, but definitely solves his problem.

As already suggested, I wouldn't look for partners that are willing to leverage your expertise.