Alternatives to lunch meetings

[Brandon Rich]

Hey all, I'm reading the book on rental property investments, and I've identified a few people in my circle who are in this business.  Normally, I'd offer to buy them lunch so we could chat a bit about their experience.  Outdoor dining was an option until the weather turned too cold recently.  I know these folks well enough they may just agree to a half hour phone call, but if I'm going to pepper them with questions, any suggestions on what I could offer when I ask for a meeting?

[Tyler Lynn]

That's good you are wanting to get out there a meet people, I got lunch with a broker the other day and they were surprised said even before covid no one wants to take the time and get lunch lately. This is a relationship business and doing these things can get you a long way. Something you could offer is if they are working in their office, is bring them by a coffee or lunch to have a quick chat if they are comfortable with this. Another thing is to make your questions conversational. If you can work questions into a conversation rather than just start listing off questions this will make it seem a lot less like an interview where you are the only one benefitting to just a conversation where you are getting to know each other.