They will have a better understanding of the local talent. 

The last 1/3 of semi-retirement income is "working".So, with only two years to go, I want to ramp up a new "working" talent. 

“Not friends” only meant for friends who do not know your talent, determination and facts about the deal.

You mentioned in your profile that you hope it's not too late, it is never to late to jump in and apply your energy and talent in something so fun and rewarding as real estate investing.

Your time is better spent finding more deals  and leveraging other peoples time and talents instead of trying to squeeze a little bit of money out of each project.

Above that are love for family and friends, a sense of connection to others in a group, intimacy.Then you get into the higher needs: needs that have to do with self-esteem, such as confidence, achievement, respect for others, the need to differentiate yourself.At the top of Maslow's pyramid sits a concept called "self-actualization," a sense that you have fulfilled and not wasted your talents and potential.

NYC for talent attraction and VA/DC for politics is my guess. 

A friend of mine is a talented salesman and became an agent only to do 3 deals in 9 months.

As many experienced multifamily syndicators can attest, a good content marketing strategy can help create an economic moat around your business.Have you found luck with hiring content creators, and if so, where do you recommend looking for talent?

Others will come to poach talent.