Property owner to busy to meet/talk

[Jessica A. Smith]

Hi BP,

I'm in the process of trying to get property under contract. Problem is seller is stressing he needs to sale and he needs the money ASAP, but can never meet or even speak on the phone. We've communicated via text, but I feel like I could get a better feel from him during a face to face. I have looked at the property, but unable to go inside due to tenants.

Any suggestion on how I can overcome this. Is a face to face necessary? I want  the most info possible in order to correctly estimate repair cost and so on.

[Jessica A. Smith]

*Update* Saw a we buy houses sign so I reached out. Introduced myself and offered my services to place/remove bandit signs in an effort to gain some hands on experience. After talking to the investor he gave me details on the last house he got under contract: It's the same property!!! So I was a day late and a dollar short.

Investor declined my offer, but did offer a mentorship for the low low price of 5K. ( I declined)

I reached out the property owner and congratulated him on getting his property under contact. He was very curious how I knew. I simply said I try to stay up to date with everyone buying homes in our area, and please keep me in mind if he knows anyone that is needing or wanting to sell