One small tip: keep your communication channels clear and open with your property manager.

It's not just about slapping a price tag on stuff; it's about effective communication and making sure you get those green bills in your hands.

They've been avoidant, unwillingly to communicate with us/disclose their names in the beginning, and hid whenever they saw my mom.

Be responsive, communicative, deliver on what you say you are going to deliver (e.g. photos are true representation of your properties, amenities reflect what you actually have).  

Simple answer - yes you can alter your funding source after putting it under agreement if you chose to use a hard money lender instead - i would just communicate with seller that hey I was going to use cash (assuming you have it from your heloc) and instead will finance some of it but let them know its not contingent on financing.

., privileged communication) and Youngstowner (where omerta is still a thing), I sometimes learn things I cannot discuss.

I second everything @Sandor Lau said above, communication and property care has been excellent. 

At NREIG, we strive to provide clear and comprehensive communication about the coverage options available to our clients.

Upon contacting Rent to Retirement, we were told by the rep that Delta "cut off" communication with Rent to Retirement and if we choose to continue with Delta Build, we will have to resolve issues with them ourselves as Rent to Retirement can no longer speak on our behalf.

Building trust can lead to better negotiations and more opportunities in the long run.Managing seller relationships is about clear communication.