I will not be in a position to start putting in offers, etc. and I don't want to waste the time of a busy professional (realtor) by constantly asking for comps for what in essence is homework for preparation.

Biggest thing to remember when searching for a mentor is to add value to their lives or business.

We currently own our home and have two separate businesses.

My point is the process of investing in real estate is not as fluid as it seems and for busy people it may even turn them off or they may just start splurging money and expect high cash flow and that won't happen.

I look forward to adding value to you, your business & your team.

well any pay 20k to a guru for that business model.. :)

It's a business and if you have a good value proposition and there is some demand you can make strong cash flow.

If they are not responding they might not know how to dig out of a perceived hole with the landlord.If their business is no longer viable then maybe trying to get a payment for settlement in full.When tenants mom and pop try to go out in retail centers the goal is to try to collect enough to cover attorney fees for an (offer in compromise).If it was flex space they likely had little money.

As we were agreed to the normal rates in the business, I added a comment that made the group pause.

Not impossible but not a model that works as easy or as well as it did years ago.