If his presence is keeping you from doing something that is needed to transform the property into what you want, then go with what @Bill S. is saying.

If you're ballsy enough to pull it off you have to be really compassionate and bleeding genuineness lol.

Over 12 years ago in a real estate training class to get licensed and go take the test the head broker and trainer told me this one simple thing.Take care of people and be genuine and the money will follow.From the beginning I have put helping people first.

For every one post you make thats self-promotion, you should have at least 5 posts that are genuine contributions to the community.

I'm focused, motivated, and very genuine. 

And so I believe the trend of smart living could really transform america.

I am asking genuinely, because I'd love to know how one would learn both where the next "hot" place is to scoop up property, and if it's in another coutry, how to make that a reality. 

West Passyunk, that entire section of the city is being transformed by OCF Realty, very interesting stuff going on down there.

I knew joining the BiggerPockets community was the right move towards turning probabilities into possibilities- endless possibilities that will transform my life and the lives of others that we connect with. 

All that aside, go with your gut: if you think they're genuine, decent people, roll the dice on the hundred bucks (or however much they're trying to hit you for.)