Below is who we use on our wholesale deals in FL.1 Source Title and Escrow, LLC(o) 615.527.5891 (c) 615.971.1962 | www.1sourcetitle.com

It's certainly a creative way to source motivated property owners, but it can also lead to manipulative tactics/practices from others by utilizing their unfortunate situation, leaving a sour feeling in my gut. 

I complied a few different points from different sources, including our Director of Investment Services thoughts and opinions.

Quote from @Sras Sath: Could someone provide sources to use for estimation?

I am already in the process of meeting with local contacts in my area, but individual people have their areas of expertise and their own biases, so the idea of crowd sourcing from a wider audience was appealing.  

But the real value a 1031 intermediary brings goes way beyond simple document prep which is what the lower cost internet sources offer. 

I have been sourcing hard money loans in California as an investor through loan brokers for the last 30 years.

I’ve been devouring content from all different sources. 

Some pros with turnkey: you don’t have to source deals, no rehabbing, streamlined process, fully rehabbed property(with the good companies), some can come with tenants in place cash flowing from purchase. 

Seek out a mentor who has invested in real estate to offer advice and encouragement.Determine your target market, available funding sources, and acceptable level of risk before formulating an investment plan.