Personally, I need that level of control to feel comfortable investing relatively large  sums of money and is thus the reason why I’m not a fan of syndications.my 2 cents….Randy 

Good stuff to think about, thank you Sebastian.It's cool to see extra replies from time to time on this post as I continue with the ideas.It's interesting, I looked into different DSTs and had conversations but just didn't feel comfortable with what I felt was a lack of control or ability to really know the operators and properties.I also kept running the numbers and just couldn't make 1031s into other properties make sense with the new interest rates compared to what I have now. 

I'm curious if anyone has experience leasing to Edward Jones and would feel comfortable giving details about their experience. 

Which areas make you feel comfortable? 

The design & architecture firm I work for is HQed in Sarasota.

Simply scroll to the bottom and you can actually interact with clients like @Bill B. who have direct experience working with that QI.If you have a comfort level working with someone local that is perfectly fine. 

If the above two make you feel comfortable to continue working with the agent, then drop the price and move on (assuming the numbers make sense). 

We always do this over coffee or a casual setting where everyone feels comfortable.

It is one of the best examples of City Council and local registered community organizations huddling together to create restrictions intended to thwart development but here they are doing it in a manner which will leave new housing stock in the dust relative to other neighborhoods thanks to terrible design restrictions.

Stretch your boundaries and your comfort zone, don't jump them.Lastly, if you would not want to live in the area, or building, as a renter, then don't buy the building, nor in the area.