How to make an offer to owner for an off-market SFH property

[Gary Ahu]

Seeking advice to take the next step...contacted the owner of a SFH that has been vacant for several years. The owner e-emailed me back and states that "the property will probably be on the market sometime in 2019. I will keep you on my list and will call you." He also states that the house is termite infested and the ceiling is in terrible condition...my question is what should I say in the reply email? Do I make him an offer? Do I ask to view the property? Should I do seller financing? Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Mahalo