Also add your location to your profile and post.

First you need to have extensive experience in deals to understand every risk profile as well as have the connections to find product to buy. 

The forums are a great place to read about whats going on in your local market as well as read up on topics of interest.I'd recommend setting up keyword alerts to receive notifications anytime a topic/area of interest in mentioned.I would also take some time to complete your BP profile.

There aren't right and wrong so much as there's a right way for your risk profile and comfort level.That said, I personally would take the low downpayment option like an FHA or 5% conventional.

We advise clients on DSTs and the typical profile of a DST investor is someone that's older/looking to retire and go from active ownership to passive investor.   

Your profile says you are in Chicago.

See my company profile that has my email to contact me.

I see on your profile that you are a residential agent, are you here in Dallas?

4. complete your BP profile - Include website links, social media handles, or other online profiles so that people can find you.

You can vet them here by checking out the references on their profile page and actually talk directly to folks who have worked with them.