However, Opportunity Zone investments require careful structuring to ensure compliance.Evaluate your priorities: If starting a business is the main goal, proceeds from your primary residence (with the capital gains exclusion) might provide the simplest funding option.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Build relationships with local agents, property managers, and contractors who specialize in investment properties.

We need to build more relationships. 

This approach balances tax efficiency, financing goals, and family considerations effectively.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

IDK pets can certainly do damage but with a decent long term tenant I tend to want to preserve the relationship.

It's much easier to unwind a fee for service relationship than it is a partnership.  

Lastly, they like building relationships.

Both partners should consult a CPA to evaluate potential savings and optimize their tax strategy.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

A virtual firm will use a lot of tech to facilitate the relationship.

Quote from @Theodore Sutton: Check out the site meetup.com and also the events page on BP for meetings up in your area to meet people like this and build relationships.