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Following up with an owner of a vacant property I want to buy?
Hello BP world!
Quick backstory. Found a house that suites my needs as another rental. It is vacant but has squatters continuously breaking in. I met the owners yesterday and was able to express interest in the property though a price was not discussed at this initial meeting. They're both in their 90's, live 40 minutes away from the house and need help with this property. I'm also a contractor so I dropped a business card and said I'd be happy to help maintain if needed. They seemed grateful.
This couple has every reason to sell. The husband is willing but the wife is reluctant for reasons that seem to be sentimental.
I'm new to pursuing properties this way and would like some advice on how to follow up. Got a great face to face in. Couple seems close and does need help. Should I offer to secure the house for free? and just get into their good graces and get a relationship going? Stop by again next week/month? Send a follow up letter/call? Any advice is appreciated.