I scheduled another home inspection to make sure all items identified in the first was taken cared of as listed in the scope of work.

I used to think Rs and Ds were equally horrible, but on different items...

This runs counter to some of the wholesalers here but if you bring me a deal and lie, that will be the last conversation we'll have.  

Conversely, an ACV (actual cash value) policy will only pay for the replacement cost minus depreciation of your roof.

You likely want to take advantage of being able to write off items as if the property is a rental property.

Felt like offering that opened me up to so back and forth conversation, as soon as I said it.

I called the owner and had a conversation about his plans. 

I will not help an investor out of state or country buy a deal from me unless we have a long conversation to make sure they know exactly what their own goals are and we are all clear on the strategy. 

I guess we would be having a completely different conversation if these were C/D class tenants!

At the very least, if they called you I imagine that opens the door for you to attempt a generic text message back to that same number to attempt to continue the conversation....As far as what to say if you DO get into a conversation with them, you can maybe say something to the effect of, "I'm particularly interested in houses in your neighborhood, because of __________(Location is good, close to a hospital, XYZ, blahblahblah).