The numbers work well for LTR, so my assumptions for STR seem to be reasonable.Worst-case, I’ll have a place with a great view to prop up my feet and drink a beer.

Buy him a drink and pick his brain.

I was too busy partying, drinking and getting fired from every job I had because I was lazy or hungover!

This is probably because 90% of the would-be-sellers in the area were drinking the Kool-aide of "well, let's see what happens in a month", while flippers were thinking "Holly h#$%, I've got to get this thing sold before we find out what next month is going to look like."  

First round of drinks is on me!

First round of drinks is on us!

I have personally tried to take the tire kicking "investor" horse to water but no matter what, they still won't drink.

Usually free food and free drinks.

I don't even drink, not even socially.

we can get a drink after if its boring" if its more of an aquaintance you may have to show more than say. when they ask you "How did you afford that new car?"