I'm not necessarily looking to invest in this area (probably upstate), but looking to meet people in the area I can learn from/build a like-minded community to keep me motivated.

Conduct thorough market research to identify target areas with high investor demand, distressed properties, and motivated sellers.

He's already purchased and moved into his next home and is very motivated to sell. 

It’s a shame the city has this policy.7) I’m blushing but Engelo doesn’t influence.

I could also increase the NOI by taking over management myself.Seller is motivated to sell because he's out of the area and trying to consolidate his holdings for easier management.  

They will be motivated to get a buyer on the current listing and list your current place. 

I can buy a house for 25k.We just bought a DWMH with land for 6k from a motivated seller.Put that money to better use like purchasing a list of owners and doing some direct marketing.Drive for dollars in your town and look for distressed or vacant houses, MH's, Land and send the owner a letter.

@Allen Parker Stock market is passive income and you can't as an individual influence the value.

Depending on what they say would influence the next steps.....also send a letter/email something in writing to the PM detailing the lack of response and the contract you have with them.

By the way, their motivation was revealed by searching public information.