Especially since I have a solid track record in general for having a good sense of people. 

Happy New Year and if you need any assistance acquiring property on O'ahu, contact me at any time - I am here to serve you.  

If, a year from now, you have an extra $20k piled up because you have been serious about this, it established a bit of a track record and proves that you are a doer and not just a dreamer.I would also express gratitude that you have a partner that is so cautious.

You cannot cherry pick a lender its not that easy you have to be more involved as a Banker or Loan officer.If you are not a lender my first thought was how welll versed are your point of contacts to assist a borrower unless its done through your software.

The track record of the guru and his claims of success have NOT been verified.  

Look into Baselane it’s designed specifically for real estate investors, You get automated rent collection, expense tracking, it makes it easier to manage properties, stay organized, and keep up with your finances. 

I keep scans or pictures of all of all letters I send this way including the letter as readable before it goes into the envelope which includes the tracking number written on the letter, plus the filled out certified mail paper and the envelop after its addressed. 

Feel free to reach out—I’d be happy to assist!

I’m always happy to connect and assist!

If the seller isn't responsive, then do like the idea of telling the tenant you tried, and see if they can get some free legal assistance from a tenant resource center.It is a good reminder as closing approaches to ask the seller to keep tenants updated on the pending sale and when ownership is scheduled to change.