Certainly isolate your talking points and aim your conversation in the direction you want to go, but the second you start reading into the receiver the person at the other end is going to let their eyes glaze over and think of any excuse to hang up on you.

Feel free to reach out and chat, I currently have my eyes on Parkville as well for my next property

Reading Rich Dad Poor Dad definitely open my eyes to investing in real estate..

I've had my eyes open for a solid multi-family deal for a while now, and have come across nothing that I would say is a "great" deal.

If it is an eye-sore, the neighbors will probably love to unload on you. 

These bohemian types have a keen eye for finding eccentric, up and coming areas that are often much more affordable than surrounding areas.

This would be for a weekly retainer – someone who would keep an eye on the property, respond to maintenance requests, and coordinate with other contractors.

I assume there are things I should be on the eye out for that may not be something I would look for here in CA. 

Plus your minimum payments start immediately on any of the lines that you use.Not going to call this a ripoff because I went in with eyes wide open and if you need the funds for a deal you just chalk it up to the cost of doing business.

Are there better resources that I can give him to help open his eyes and see that he can do this without them?