Ultimately I just raised rents and got better with outsourcing the maintenance in a cost effective way (wasn't doing that very well before).

If not, do you know how you would do it as there are multiple ways, some of which are better for investors you don't already have a relationship with. 

Just a heads up - if you have strong relationships with church leadership and are getting into real estate, the YIGBY movement may be a great place for you to work in. 

I have a few different bank accounts with multiple banks for different reasons (business partnerships, bank relationships, etc.)

Looking to have some repairs done and need to find local contractors that I could hopefully build long term relationship with.

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The agent let me know the owner passed away and the seller has no blood relationship to the previous seller and knew nothing about the property.

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I’m a lender focused on real estate investments, and I'm eager to connect with investors of all experience levels.I’d love to hear about your current projects and what strategies you find most effective in today’s market.

- **Stay Engaged**: Keep the lines of communication open and express your continued interest in the property, even if he needs time to think it over.By approaching the seller with empathy, clear benefits, and a willingness to listen, you can effectively plant the idea of seller financing and potentially create a mutually beneficial arrangement.