I recommend reading a ton of books, watching podcasts, and connecting with investor friendly agents that connect you with the other members of your core-4. 

At the core when you strip the money away people are the same.

A 1031 exchange is a very compelling tax strategy to continually expand & invest in real estate that is not possible in any other asset class that I am aware of.Diana, I'm more than happy to have a discussion on the pros/cons of investing in real estate through your SDIRA or Solo 401(k). 

@Greg ScottFor sure, I’d differentiate my list with your list as follows:My list is about the core MF team - the general partners in a syndication deal.

There is no compelling story for someone to buy. 

I have WPB properties and use diff people for each time, don't seek this core 4 ******** that's promoted.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-team

I work with plenty of out-of-state investors who are seeing great success here in Ohio.Read this article on the "core 4".

One of my core beliefs is that you can't be great at *everything* and if someone tries to tell you that, they're selling you.

I work with plenty of out-of-state investors who are seeing great success here in Ohio.Read this article on the "core 4".