Properties also have specific risks depending on if they are industrial spaces, commercial buildings or multi-family units.

Here are a few tips as you step out on your own: Attend local REI meetups and events in DFW to connect with other investors and contractors.

Industrial took a small dip but then quickly recovered ( even as interest rates continue to rise ).

As others have said there is no way for you to access those funds for personal use without taking a distribution which will be a taxable event...3. 

Happy Holidays BP Family - I'm currently working on a seller financed industrial deal, asset on the smaller end (~10ksf).

Fast forward my entire career has been in construction from residential to commercial to industrial. 

@Chris Blackburn, while I can't speak to this specifically, there are a few red flags I see in your post.1: A Realtor has to be a member of the national association of realtors, an industry trade group primarily focused on your typical home buyer.  

Find local events via eventbrite, meetup, and here on BP. 

Would connecting him with a mentor or having him shadow someone in the industry be too soon?

Networking Tips: How can I leverage industry events, meetups, and online communities to build relationships with potential investors?