I'd recommend offering something such as being a bird-dog, or something with value.

He's an investor and broker in the capital region and has a lot of insight to offer. 

Real e­state investing offers chance­s in Metro Detroit.

You would make whatever offer you want to the trustee, who passes it on to the beneficiaries, usually without comment.

Smith that you are a local real estate investor, and offer to pay cash for their property. 

They will tell you how much house you can afford.Step 6: Work with your agent to make offers on properties that fit your criteria.Step 7: Do this until an offer is accepted, conduct due diligence and proceed to closing your first deal!

@Michael Tompkins suggest you start networking with local real estate agents to offer your services to make repairs on their listing transactions. 

A few weeks later we saw it came back on market, we checked it out and made a quick offer to land it $25k under list price.

I recommend spending a little time on goals and a lot more time on systems/processes (analyze X markets, Y properties, offer on Z opportunities, etc.).

I can't say I am worried he is going to destroy the property as he does not seem angry with the situation however I am curious what those with more experience my offer in advice.