welcome to the forum.....some newbie advice below.....
https://www.companyofmen.org/topic/142802-etiquette-for-initial-communication/
https://www.companyofmen.org/topic/130365-caveats-in-hiring-please-contribute/
https://www.companyofmen.org/topic/83821-advice-for-a-newbie-please/
https://www.companyofmen.org/topic/103088-newbie-question/
https://www.companyofmen.org/topic/13389-recommendations-for-newbie/
be to-the-point, brief, professional in communication......no gushy daily texts!......smile, have fun, talk slowly, ask him what he likes, no money talk, look him in the eye, firm handshake....... no deposit!!