Anyone can buy a bunch of properties, can you sell them and make a profit is the real question.

I would like to talk to him about buying his property but at the very least just want to introduce myself and have good relationship with him.

Looking for pure cash flow or strong appreciation buy and hold?

I recommend checking out some of the BP books such as Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner or Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat by David Greene. 

We're thinking for incoming leads a google voice number, website to collect seller information, and an acquisitions email address through our google domain. 

On another occasion I had them inspect the property after purchase and they informed me that due to the condition of the roof they were raising my deductible on any roof damage to $5K instead of the $2.5K for the rest of the property until I installed a new roof.   

The PM then has to contact them, provide information, and eventually get the property listed again.

We are looking to buy a SFH in Palm Springs (or possibly Indio) for STR purpose.

Dallas is an excellent place to buy real estate, particularly for flipping and BRRRR.

The city of Logan has information for short term rentals and require a business license and having a few other things, but all of the language sounds like if it is not her primary residence.