I would like to talk to him about buying his property but at the very least just want to introduce myself and have good relationship with him.

I have been listening to many podcast about real estate, started to somewhat analyze properties nearby but would like the guidance with how to go about analyzing deals.

Watching the strike team go wild slapping stop work orders like crazy. 

The city has attracted substantial investments from companies like Intel, Google, Honda and more driving job growth, increasing housing demand and boosting property values.

If the perfect deal came around, what would it need to look like for you?

We charge our owners $50/hr and the toilet install would look like this:1hr to drive to and from HD, 1 hour to remove the toilet, 1 hr to install the toilet, $100 - $150 for materials = $250 - $300.

For those who have explored or utilized such financing options, what has your experience been like?

@Collin H.Great response - many times the response like that can boost stays.

We have not been successful reaching the previous owner, and even if we did - we don't believe he would be honest with us.  2 of the 3 units are occupied by a brother and sister.Ideally we would like to get them out.  

Yes, my investor financed this deal with a business loan most likely similar to a line of credit.