@Bryan Mitchell, if you've done them before you know the drill with a 1031. 

Hi @Josh Mitchell and @Brian Ploszay, I'm actually looking for the same.

Quote from @Mitchell Roadruck: There is some great advice throughout this thread!

Originally posted by @Mitchell Litam:@Shiva Bhaskar Great write up.

@Guy Mitchell I invest and wholesale in New Orleans.

Hi Eva, I am in San Jose, but I probably spend half of my time helping clients in the Oakland area, as well as I was born and raised in the East Bay.If you go to meetup.com you can look up the events that are already in your area.Here are a couple:THE BARSTOOL INVESTORThe David Greene Team NorCal - Real Estate Networking Event, Wednesday, March 15 · 6–8 PM - Calicraft Brewing | Outdoor Patio Tables 2700 Mitchell Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598Hope this helps. 

Hey Mitchell!

Originally posted by @Kay Hamilton: Originally posted by @Bill Mitchell: I am the buyer period, that's how I do it if the property is vacant.

@Mitchel Gendelman Agents enter what's called an agency relationship...there is a lot to it, but they are the sellers agent and run point on the listing...meaning you getting to the seller directly will cause a stir...odds are the agent will run interference at every level...and if you do get through to the seller, you're likely going to get a "talk to my agent" reply.How does speaking with the seller benefit you in this situation?...

@Kyle Mitchell nailed it on the head.