I run the largest investor group/meeting/meetup in town and there are plenty of folks to connect with to support your investing and hitting your goals....it's just a matter of being pointed in the right direction.  

I am a new investor in the state of Rhode Island/Massachusetts and closed my first multi-family deal this past winter.

Nationally based 1031 QIs will charge from $495 for a credit card internet hope and pray 1031 to $2500 and beyond for a stand alone attorney with no scale.typically the largest grouping for experienced service oriented QIs will be $700 - $1200 for a garden variety exchange higher towards each coast  

Unless you are in a tight spot you’ll get “market value” when you have the largest market bidding on it.

My primary job is land brokerage for new development, in fact I’m working on deals in your area: San Dimas, Glendora, etc.

I do know a couple who owns 2 condos on Okaloosa Island and do fairly well. 

We're in the Portland area (with ties to central Maine and Mount Desert Island/Acadia region). 

My business partner and co-trainer in direct marketing in GaREIA the largest local group of investors in Atl/GA uses;- Equitydepot.com best source, more expensive, just gives you a spreadsheet but all the data about the house- realtytrac.com cheapest but comparison finds it has not all the pre foreclosures per county each month. 

Hello Everyone,My name is Edward and I am new to REI, residing in Providence, Rhode Island.

Try to find the largest groups you can who hold live events, where you will be most likely to meet people who are actually doing syndications.