So far I am only working with a few clients that I have found organically and haven't yet started aggressively reaching out to my sphere of influence or marketing for leads.

Don't think I'm up for it this year, but can see how JVs would get the team into medium-sized multifams - say 50-100 units- with the built-in management, economies of scale etc. that we're looking for.I can't speak to how easy or hard people say it is to find JV partners; I'm not in that sphere at the moment. 

Are you involved i.e. what is your sphere of influence?

Those traditional homeowner purchases are where I'm putting in my marketing efforts currently with SEO, reaching out to my sphere of influence, door hangers, talking with neighbors and anyone I'm in front of, etc.

I recommend working on leads you can find through your “sphere of influence” and spread the word with people you know that you are now an agent.

For multi in st louis, look for Peter Mackercher (sp?) here

Their circle of influence and sphere will utilize them to invest and the license can be used effectively.

I would say that unless you have a big sphere of people you know that you should be comfortable with idea of going out and finding business.

Hey Oz, PM me.

Investing in promising OZs that have a good chance for appreciation through QOF seems to be a viable options for investors that are not just looking to defer capital gains.