I suggest you call and try the front door approach first.  

After a bunch of reading here on the forums and blogs and countless books, I've decided that I like the idea of incorporating either with an LLC or S-Corp or perhaps another entity for the added level of personal asset protection. 

The contractor and two of his workers were working on the main floor when three men approached and knocked on the front door.

I've actually been digesting the Beginner's guide with great interest, and have a good first draft of my business plan and approach.  

My dad approached me and wants to invest.

You are lucky she is showing her true colors now when you can potentially do something about it as opposed to when she has already moved in.The "I try to help people out" approach to rental real estate rarely works. 

How should I approach this lead with a reasonable offer?

How should I approach this lead with a reasonable offer?

Best $30 bucks Ive ever spent.After countless hours re-reading and highlighting every other sentence in this book, I can say I without a doubt humbled by my lack of knowledge, but also edified in a way I was hoping for.As I am young, my cash reserves are not the best (still a few more months of student loan payments), I will not let this deter me, as I know that If i find a good enough deal, the money will find me.I do not know any real estate professionals in my personal life.

Being a Dave Ramsey ELP, I usually approach these situations from that perspective.