Private money question

[Lee Allen]

An very wealthy guy goes to my church. I would like to approach and talk to him about some real estate deals. I don't personally know this guy but my mother in law knows his mother.

How do I approach someone like this?

Should I just call him up and mention that my mother in law is friends with him and then ask him about the business oppertunity.

Or should I invite him to lunch to "get to know him"

Or should I call him and tell him I am trying to network with successful people.

Or should I just call him and tell him I am interested in learning how he started his business and get some pointers from him.

Thanks for any help