Hi Brynn, there are 1031 exchange intermediary companies that can source deals for you but likely charge a commission and may not be aligned with your interest in getting best quality investmentyou can join the 506investorgroup.com, which has hundreds of active CRE-passive investors who are always posting new deals, and reviewing them and have long threads on each investment going back years tracking how they have done. you can google syndicators around the country and start contacting them and looking at their deals now and get a feel for which ones are good operators, so you will have a dozen or so lined up for when you need to investyou can start networking locally with RIAs or lenders and find out who are good/active CRE syndicatorsgood luck :)

@Marcos De la CruzRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

If you are an owner of the business your income is coming from then your income source is in a way "self dealing" in that you COULD if you choose puff your income to qualify for loans you otherwise would not qualify for.

What questions do you ask when looking for a reputable source for cost segregation studies? 

Someone without a good paying source of income doesn’t have the resources to pump into a negative producing asset even if it is going up in value. 

I'm hoping to network with some of the higher performing agents up there who prospect daily, as I have some questions about your market and how lead sources vary in viability there vs here.

Because here is the deal, they source properties.

Here are three that I like:CallboxOverview: Callbox specializes in B2B lead generation and appointment setting services.Strengths: Offers robust KPI tracking, multi-channel marketing, and high-quality lead generation.Technology: Uses proprietary CRM and lead management tools to track and optimize KPIs.SalesRoadsOverview: A B2B appointment setting and lead generation company that focuses on quality.Strengths: Known for high-quality leads, detailed reporting, and KPI tracking.Technology: Provides detailed metrics and performance analytics to clients.CIENCE TechnologiesOverview: Specializes in lead generation, appointment setting, and data enrichment.Strengths: Strong emphasis on data-driven approaches and KPI measurement.Technology: Uses advanced analytics to track lead quality and performance.Here is some information to consider when you make your decision:Reputation and Reviews: Look for companies with positive client testimonials and case studies demonstrating success in your industry.KPI Tracking: Ensure the company has robust systems in place for tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) such as call volume, conversion rates, appointment setting rates, and lead quality.Lead Quality: Evaluate how the company sources and qualifies leads.

Need more specifics to offer any decent assistance Having problems sourcing good applicants [good credit, no evictions, etc.]. 

I am looking at buying my first STR in Topsail/Surf City this year.