Everything is going to black stainless these days so by going just black your sort of catching the trend and avoiding a potential of looking dated with stainless in 5 years or so. 

I have found some books just ramble on for pages and pages to the point that you learn more about their story and motivations then any actual information that could be helpful in real estate, so just want to make sure I know what I am purchasing.

When you hear "small business loan" that is normally for office equipment, inventory, things other than real estate.I understand the motivation - I once thought as you do - but that's the reality of real estate lending.  

I'd like to sit down with the owner and talk about the motivation to sell the property. 

They don't have time to take each and every one to coffee and see who is right to help..My suggestion,  You gotta to prove yourself that you are passionate, motivated and willing to take risk, ready to get your feet wet.

You can even sort-of diversify locally by buying in different areas in the city you live in if you so choose. 

If it hasn't been mentioned - YouTube motivational speeches.

., a 60 day notice is the 1st legal requirement to getting a current occupier out of a property.My question(s), can contacting the family member to inquire about their plans and/or offer some motivation to vacate interfere with the notice period in any way?

@David ZhengI think it’s a great testament to how motivated and inspired you are .

Anyone that responds and shows interest is called by me and I introduce myself and determine motivation.