Yes, you will need to assign them an active role in the deal, as the SEC prohibits capital raisers getting paid a fee, commission or compensated with equity to bring funds to the table.

Send it every 1-3 months until he tells you to stop or calls you to talk about selling.Keep it short but let him know what value you bring to the table (quick close, cash offer, no inspection, whatever).

When you go to sleep and wake up picture your self at that closing table with the keys to your own house.  

I've heard of people walking away from the negotiation table with cash from seller financing deals...

What type of relationship do you seek and what do you think you both bring to the table?

I'm actually doing an exchange for a client right now who's only owned his mountain cabin for a couple of months. 

The $8000 I brought to the table was used for insurance escrow and buying my interest rate down to 2.5%.

In general, but not a definite truth, the buyer who has 20% down will have a better pull-through to get to the closing table.  

People who haven't dealt with rent control directly, don't ever think about the possible upsides for investors, in my opinion.Also, I'd be singing a different tune if they had implemented these rules 3-5 years ago, or if they made the cap like SF or Mountain View.

Also we have mountains and oceans that limit the space that can be developed.