Then break out all the various options to him and then explain the advantages to each to include the tax strategies/implications that go along with each and how these options would support his goal. 

So here goes:I understand that as real estate investors, we know that it's about buying in the right market, with the right strategy and with the right financing.

I would love to connect and discuss what my strategy is and in return get feedback from a professional in the area in hopes of finding a match that would be mutually beneficial and lead to a strong business relationship. 

As mentioned prior, a DST may be a good fit for your seller and may help close your deal if they have an exit strategy they are excited about.

Their basic strategy is to blast the MLS with lowball offers and flip the contract prior to close of escrow.

And certain U.S. real estate tax strategies are very tax beneficial and aren't possible in the stock market.

If you just paid off a property that is the exact opposite strategy of overpaying to get terms. 

However or team has changed our pricing strategy to optimize for total revenue, and 75% occupancy is actually where we want to be to achieve optimal monthly revenue.  

Additionally, it can help you save money to invest in your first property.House Hacking: House hacking is an excellent strategy for new investors, especially those just starting out.

Is this a Single Family Rental - it can work for sure to start with negative cash flow - but this is a very very risky strategy - especially if there aren't other considerations like tax benefits on a larger portfolio or anything else I'm missing