Send him a letter, emphasize that you are personally yourself the end-buyer, include proof of funds, include something attesting to you being financeable (unless your proof of funds is for the full cash purchase price).If he owns 20 local businesses, good chance he's in at least one chamber of commerce, and if he's not, he 100% knows people that are, who will spill the beans and offer to do an intro if you mention you're interested in buying a gas station over a beer or a meal (there's probably like 3 people in that city that fit this description, why not get introduced to all 3?)

This can be a smoother, more amicable way to regain possession of the unit.Lastly, tapping into local landlord associations can be incredibly helpful.

She is our local expert. 

A great place to find local networking groups is in the Events and Meet ups section of the forum.

I was just curious if any other local investors in the area had a different take or feedback. 

Sharkbite did release a new reinforced press on fitting but I don't yet trust it enough to use one behind a wall.Plumbers in my area also prefer plastic fittings over brass due to hard water although I have yet to see a brass fitting fail locally.

Would love to catch up one day to discuss the local market. 

The hard money lenders we deal with mainly focus on local rehabbers with history. 

I plan to hand write the letter to keep it personable and local.

I highly recommend using local lenders.