It sounds like you have a great background for investing as well as assisting other real estate investors in buying suitable real estate. 

For real estate investors and developers exploring Carlsbad, SB-423 offers a streamlined pathway for multi-unit housing projects.

A trust transfer allows for smoother estate planning, and if inherited after their passing, the land receives a step-up in basis, reducing future capital gains tax.Each method has pros and cons depending on their estate plans and your long-term goals.

I’m currently working towards getting my real estate license with a focus on helping investors buy 2-3 properties a month.

If the sale is for $600K then you need to purchase $600K of replacement investment real estate. 

I'd check local STR FB groups and see if you have a local Real Estate Club.You can offer your services there, maybe for free in exchange for the experience.

Real estate helped me reach my simple goal: create cash flow for today and secure a comfortable retirement for later.

Having trusted resources in market have been helpful in managing our properties and contractors especially when my non-real estate related consulting business is in its busy season.

I'll never forget what he told me, If you ever want to start purchasing real estate simply call this guy and write him a check and don't ask any questions.

I, like you, am a managing partner of a holding company, but unlike you, we are heavy into the real estate space.