Some of the heavy hitters here in Chicago discussed the ADU program with a very nice person from the building department.

@Richard Rafferty, given the relatively small nature you are looking to take on with your first syndication, personally, I would find it hard justify the typically 20-30k+ for a paid mentor. 

CPAs generally have more knowledge about general accounting but it is ultimately up to the individual person to take it a step farther to get more specialized.

I personally do not touch equity in my own home to incorporate into my business.

Does anyone know a property manager that supports small self-storage rentals in addition to residential rentals?

They actually have a licensed person in California.

We're based in Tampa and, in addition to personally investing, I own a mortgage company that provides financing for tons of investors.

I asked when the other person will retire.  

I’m the last person who should complain about grammar, but these are yellow flags, at best.

I'll let others chime in on their experiences, but from a motivational perspective, I think attending live events and getting the "conference high" is something that only happens through in-person connections and being in the same room with investors who are eagerly pursuing their real estate/financial goals.