Is it better to find one that's close to where I live (Fairfax, VA), or one that has knowledge of the local jurisdictions that my properties will need to adhere to?

Consulting local real estate agents to gauge resale potential for BTR units in San Antonio.4.

I'd suggest attending any local PadSplit events if you can.

Establishing a relationship with a few of them locally or nationally [if you have a network] would be extremely beneficial.

Contact local addiction recovery groups I.E.

@Bryan Cavellier, You can 1031 with any US property including Guam, the USVI and ...drum roll- The Northern Marianas Islands (go figure but I actually had a realtor from there in a class of mine recently) into any other US or one of those territories.  1031 is a federal statute so it's applied the same in all locals with just a few variations state to state at the state level. 

No, there simply utilizing it, adoption, as is all there competitors, so it's not any business innovation except the ai creators, it's industry adoption to a evolved S.O.P.. 

**Comparing Local Norms** - The compensation structure can vary greatly by region and the specifics of the land development project.

The team has to consist of a local realtor with experience in the areas, a lender with experience in commercial lending, and a contractor. 

@Jaycee Greene I’ve contacted big banks small local banks and I haven’t quite tried credit unions although I have 2 credit unions for which I have accounts (but my experience is that they aren’t offering that much better terms).