Creating a relationship and having the want to help the seller is essential in getting a deal done and having them like you.

Before you buy anything ask yourself if that purchase will directly help you pay off your debt (for instance I just bought a part for my coffee maker to avoid me justifying buying coffee out) My husband and I have set a goal of no eating out besides one date night per month (cheaply, to keep the relationship alive) until the end of 2019.

I have no relationship with them but thought I would contact them and see if they would be interested in acquiring the property.

We will see.I think it's important to remember that rates are still historically low and logic says will have to rise at some point.

They might contribute money to match yours and might bring valuable lending relationships. 

I'm looking for a long term professional relationship with a CPA.

2) Do you have a relationship with vendors in this area?

I want to build relationships with the community I invest in because you never know when you need help, I don't want to be just another slum load from afar.

Tell him you are all about building relationships and you wanna do a lot of work together but this is how it's gonna work.

In addition, check with the state/county department of environmental health and/or environmental quality to see historical records associated with health violations.