I'm not trying to exploit him, but if I can get a good deal on these properties I would like to bounce it off him.

I'd be happy to talk if you'd like to bounce any ideas around. 

The gentleman I have been with has decided to retire and I am hoping to transition directly to someone who understands the real estate business pretty well rather than bounce from firm to firm trying to find the right fit.Any help appreciated all.... thanks!

I'm just looking to network and chat to bounce ideas off of.

There are free ones where we meet just to bounce ideas off of each other, and hope to provide help to one another.  

Maybe we could bounce some ideas off each other and get something going in the future.

The live classes will usually be taught by someone in the industry, which can be invaluable, having them breaking thing down further, give real world examples, and allow you to bounce your own what-ifs off of them.

Do not hesitate, to post questions and bounce ideas around in applicable forums.

When I bounced this idea off of my boss, (a real estate investor himself) he said that the 2nd option is a bad choice because I would be forced to pay a capital gains tax because I wouldn't be living in the house first.

Note: if you decide to go forward with it, make sure she pays all past due amounts and upcoming current month rent in cash or cashier check......not a check that will bounce later!