Its honestly going to come down to the numbers and what your end goal is?

The goal is to start building long term relationship with, so any names would be appreciated. 

However, Opportunity Zone investments require careful structuring to ensure compliance.Evaluate your priorities: If starting a business is the main goal, proceeds from your primary residence (with the capital gains exclusion) might provide the simplest funding option.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

I suggest that you set clear goals and determine the types of properties you wish to pursue.

They push their offer without listening to the seller’s story, concerns, or goals.

I like that your goals are realistic and not insane like some new investors.

Once you are familiar with what a good investment looks like, then you can create a rule of thumb to help you analyze property faster and only dig deep on the ones that look promising.Here's a guide that describes what good cash flow looks like and how to analyze a property.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rental-property-cash-flow...

I'm currently with an investment brokerage but my end goal is to be an investor and feel the big shoes my parents are leaving me with! 

My goal is to learn as much as I possibly can and connect with experienced investors along the way.If there are any local meetups or networking events, I’d love to hear about them!

My primary goal is to identify properties in high-demand neighborhoods, with a focus on value-add potential.