He's got a 7o-acre neighborhood full of SFRs he owns and manages as well, and I think he's just ready to start powering down in retirement and doesn't want to mess w realtors, showings, inconveniencing tenants during showings, etc. 

How often does the power go out in a storm?

Probably going to meet-ups or leveraging radically powerful social skills will land you an equally adventurous, but inversely experienced investor/mentor.

A 'foreclosure' involves the legal proceedings based on the deed of trust power of sale. 

I'll stick with our attorney who understands how the custodians work and are educated and experienced with Power of Sale (NCGS 45), private lending, NC SAFE Act, etc.

Today I got a call and had the following conversation with a seller that sounded pretty desperate to sell, judging form his tone, and his speech. 

@Trevon PeraccaI personally do not use a lot of SEO or lead generating websites, however I have seen their power in action before.

But we have lost power for almost 18 hours now and getting colder!!!!

Again thank you both for getting into contact with me, hope to keep the conversation going.

I would suspect his clients would know how to disable the Ignition thingee  .. since they are pro's at hacking power water and gas...