I started to talk to the county to inquire about the zoning regulations/process but haven't heard any concrete information yet, still in process. 

They'll talk to neighbors.

I find it hard to find reliable real estate information from friends: many do not care so much about real estate, and those who did had relatively dated information (telling me to buy in Austin TX or Phoenix AZ after the appreciation had come).Sales people cannot give you impartial advise indeed, so you have to skip the sales talk and look at what impartial sources tell you.

I have had many of my investor friends talk to me about the monthly tax sales at the courthouse in Lake County.

When I talk with new investors, they think if they buy a smaller, cheaper place, that will fit for them when a bigger , more expensive duplex cash flows much more with a higher return.  

Any suggestions as I prepare questions and talking points for this meeting?

I'm interested in SFR 2/1 or 3/1 properties, if you have a deal, or have connections that you can introduce me to, let's talk!

I would love to meet up sometime over coffee and talk REI. 

Focus on talking to sellers and making offers. 

Last year she was talking about wanting a new car and she had just lost her husband.