Walking Properties For Rent

[Calvin Stewart]

A few streets over from my rental property,  a similar unit in a duplex went up for rent at market price.

As a fairly new landlord, it seemed appropriate to schedule a walkthrough with the landlord to check out what types of finishes are used to be able to collect market rent in this area. It also seems like it is a good opportunity to connect with a local self-managing landlord like myself.

It feels like if I am up front with him and tell him I am a landlord a few streets over, he might feel I am wasting his time filling an appointment slot to tour his property. 

How would you toe that line of not trying to upset the landlord, but also trying to connect with someone local?