Even if these relationships don't go anywhere, you'll get a lot from just having a couple of calls.Next I would try to find some local investment groups/communities and try to chat with as many investors as you can to get an idea how other's started out in your market.

Welcome to the group @Ryan Napman.

Whether it's connecting with experienced agents, joining local real estate groups, or surrounding yourself with people who are willing to share their insights.

The 1031 exchange was done as a group irrespective of, and including the SDIRA status, as a tenant-in-common. 

This comes from a 2017 City document, but it seems to be current.http://www2.oaklandnet.com/oakca1/groups/ceda/documents/report/oak050966.pdfA real pity, with the severe lack of housing in Oakland. 

You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.You're feeling FOMO because you see people all over BP, YouTube, and Instagram bragging about their success.

There's manually posting it in multiple groups.

@Marembo Alexandre Welcome to the group.

I'm curious with this FB/mentorship group what are you posting about daily? 

But the ‘investors’ funding letter in black & white says ‘this offer is considered cash’ & it’s signed by Nick Raimondi of Insula Capital Group, a private lender for Real Estate Investments.