From investor friendly agents, lenders, escrow companies, anyone for a new wholesaler and soon investor. 

For me it's family, friends, and the food.

I also have a close friend who only deals in large apartment complexes.

We have  friends that are contractors.

But there is a way that you can still do a 1031 and sell them individually.

The whole thing is not beginner friendly….  

Here’s a breakdown of some top areas:Cash Flow-Friendly NeighborhoodsWest Charlotte: Known for affordability and strong rental yields, West Charlotte offers opportunities in single-family and small multi-family properties.Gastonia: Just outside of Charlotte, Gastonia is a great spot for investors seeking cash flow.

one thing is your lending your money way under what private money should charge. unless your just doing your friends a favor..

My best friend lives in Kingman with his mother.

I manage a few smaller complexes and they are all on individual price schemes though they are usually within a few dollars of each other.