Good luck in the Land of Oz Thomas!

I've contacted a few I've found with 'The Great Oz(Google)'.

work your sphere of influence.If your interested in RE investment you can do a lot of networking here on this site.I've done many deals with BP members.

-focused real estate TV shows, the low barrier to entry to be an agent, the high prices of real estate and the allure of high commissions makes Los Angeles an especially competitive market.Nearly everyone in my sphere can rattle off one or more agents that they personally know, as opposed to friends/family I have in other parts of the country (Massachusetts, Texas, Atlanta, etc).

Geographically I live in Southern California but frequently travel to Georgia for work and to visit family - these are my two spheres of influence for now.Looking forward to a great 2015!

Found it through my sphere.

Otherwise, as mentioned you mainly can only 1031, OZ fund, or a specialized REIT transaction to keep deferring tax liability. 

Just take a published load for steel shot and substitute .25 oz of tungsten for the steel

Hi I have done some research but I still need come clarifications on the Opportunity Zone Fund.If I use OZF to buy a OZ property, do I also need to meet the requirement of substantial improvement in order to qualify for the tax benefits?

@Wesley Sherow, networking more, sending a mailer, social media marketing, cold calling, or getting a print ad (perhaps NYREJ) are all ways to try to expand your sphere of influence.