Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

I'm originally from Tyler, so I'm familiar with the area and market, and I have some subcontractors in that region who might be able to help you and I am happy to make those intro's if still needed. 

Fines for unsolicited calls and texts run from $500 to $1,500 PER CALL and there are a lot of attorneys out there looking for people like you to sue.  

Looking in the Texas area for my first deal of 32-64 unit MFH.

Personally, I think this company is probaby about to go out of business - they have lots of inventory, and it's not exactly prudent to be investing in FL in the coastal areas now anyway.  

RISKSPrivate Letter Rulings There are three (3) Private Letter Rulings (“PLRs”) that address this 1031 Exchange structure, which are as follows: Private Letter Ruling Number 2014-08019Private Letter Ruling Number 2003-29021Private Letter Ruling Number 2002-51008PLRs can only be relied upon by the individual taxpayers that requested the PLRs.

Both properties are in A areas with great tenants. 

If you didn't actually get any money, how do you know for sure they are a real legit lender? 

Anyone have experience or know anyone I could talk to about getting work done in that area?

I would also add networking and connecting with local agents in your area.