I am sure she is sending him letters (or using other methods to contact him) as well.I'm a small long-term buy-and-hold investor myself, but this property is about 4 hours away from my own market, and would be used personally by my wife and I if we were to acquire it.I'd really like some help from you large operators who work these deals all the time, as to how best make contact with the owner and see if he were interested in selling.  

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Was purchased as our primary residence, then we moved and have been renting it out.

Numbers in FL are not looking great with insurance/taxes/HOA fees/etc for cash flow but willing to  focus more on just breaking even (or close to even) and having significant long term appreciation.Option 2: take the cash, pay 20% long term capital gains and wait as market continues to dip for a prime buying opportunity.Would greatly appreciate insight/advice from those much more experienced and knowledgeable than myself.

If you were to rent it out long term, that's where you cross the line. 

I do wonder if this could be accomplished with a 7 residential unit and using one unit as a short term rental though. 

(And no, this isn't a request for explanation.)I don't believe in the long term outlook for crypto.

Their city government website has information on short-term rentals and how to register for rental licenses/permits.  

Looking at residential properties to either buy and flip or use them as long-term rentals.

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I do not need every potential client just those that work well for a long term relationship where both parties respect each others time and skills.When a broker or agent is already wealthy they can define when they will work and with whom.