Meet some of the players.

There is always going to be something @Thomas O'Donnell, some fear of now vs later because for every player out on the field making the actions to score the TD's, there is 10,000 sitting in the stands watching yelling out what those players "should" be doing, and guess how many points they score from those seats.... 

I have a large network and know all the real players in my  market, I can get as many as I want with a push of a button.  

Who are the players in Maryland who can help out with this..

Also, if you have the ability, include POF and stress that you are a true buyer and not a game player.

I would bet you the bigger players on this site all have the same go to guys they have been using for years Got my IFR ticket in the 172  No GPS NO auto pilot...

The Atlanta and Georgia REIA are great organizations you can join to network with different players and learn multiple facets of real estate.

I am assuming that he has more assets at risk.I agree with @Joel Owens you need to make it very clear the role of each player and the different exit choices.

Turn off the tv, fill your phone or player with info instead of beats and learn, learn, learn!

The on-the-job experience you will gain as a Property Manager in a commercial brokerage is invaluable but you will unlikely gain the knowledge you will need to become a key player in the Senior Management team with out a sound knowledge of Real Estate Finance and other related facets.