If so, you are likely dead in the water or, at the very least your objective just became more difficult to reach.  

How do you handle objections where the seller sees your ads about their home? 

In 2012, Medellin was chosen as the most innovative city worldwide based on its economy, urban development, culture/livability, technology and research.For these days, Passive Income is my main objective.

So he proceeded to tell me for like 10 minutes (despite my objections) that the HELOC people are lying and I have to not only make an interest payment every month even if I have a zero balance, but since the interest rate is variable it is a lot more risky (I know he's right about that part).

It will really depend upon his goals and/or objectives in terms of the intended replacement property to be purchased.

Near as I can tell the property is in good condition and I don't expect to find squatters (I do expect to find some folks who have gotten away without paying rent for a while because of the property situation).It's interesting that the "gift" part raises objections. 

My objective would be to hire a property manager.

And yes, we can play all day with where the "line" is, but it's probably too objective to really discuss.  

If you analyze the numbers in a straight forward manner and find that price is the only objection, you might still be able to structure the deal to a close.

Some degrees demonstrate your ability to think objectively, in the abstract, applying theory more than others and such allow greater recognition for that accomplishment.