I've even had several interactions with these individuals via social media and one in person meet up, but was turned off by their general demeanor and the lack of willingness to share basic tips in return for my own knowledge on digital platforms. 

If you have a CRM system or even just excel, plug this owner, contact info and all of your interactions with this person in there.

Hello all, As you know every investor and developer is looking for the same answer and to solve all these you need to interact with the same business owners and workers, who are into the same business.

Looking forward to interacting with you all and see you on the forums!

Those that can do....... those that can't should hire a PM.If one does not have the fortitude to be honest with their tenants and present themselves as the owner they should not be interacting with tenants. 

Always act very professional in interactions with others

@Kevin Sobilo AirBnB invloves too much time and interaction for me and living in a multifamily unit is out of the question as I don't think the wife and kids would like that too much. 

People won't steal your deal.  95% of the people you interact with during an RE transaction could't steal it even if they wanted to. 

I'm excited to get started on our investment path as we plan to close on two single family properties at end of July.Look forward to interacting with you.Adam

I know the numbers are not extraordinary but would you consider this a good opportunity for someone eager to get a first deal and gain some experience?