BUT they go into what they're currently working on, what/who they're seeking at this event, and I get a good sense of where they're at along their journey.One of the best books I read on the subject of effective networking/relationship building was Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazi. 

As both a licensed Real Estate and Mortgage broker I always try to provide my client with at least one lender appropriate for the clients investment purposes and recommend they check in with their current local banking relationship (if from out of the area) for reference. - Pre Approvals & Loan Commitments.

A mentor is someone who takes you under their wing, usually because they have a personal relationship with you.

We would not want to get into a long term relationship with the new buyer as it would need to be a whole new loan qualifiction.

I'd strongly recommend seeking out other purely passive accredited investors and focus on building real relationships.

If not, this is going to add stress to your marriage and your relationship to your children, and typically significantly more than most people expect.Your house is inevitably going to be damaged and changed during the time that it's a rental.

Business/money has ruined many relationships:(

This is a perfect illustration of why you should never lease to someone you know outside of the landlord-tenant relationship.

Most national or mainstream mortgage lenders do not offer Super Jumbo mortgage loans (typically above $1.5-$2.5M) Although Super Jumbo Loan Lenders can provide loan amounts from $3M-30M+The majority of these buyers obtain their mortgage recommendation through their real estate professional or frequently through their existing private or premium banking relationship. 

Learn from him rather than forming some kind of artificial business relationship.