You can check the events forum here for ones near you, meetup dot com, and also your local REIA to get started.

I’m probably preaching to the choir here, but you don’t have to sell (and incur transaction costs, potentially realize a taxable event, etc.) to generate liquidity.

I 'learned' about syndications and had a few discussions with him back in 2019 and did 4 deals before I told myself that I needed to diversify and invest elsewhere.  3 of those 4 deals have failed, with 100% LP capital lost and the 4th one, though the latest correspondence was positive, is now in a capital call event because of the loan.  

And we need to get in that direction, and when that unfortunate event happens for them there'll be some historical precedent they'll step on.

Investing with personal funds creates a taxable event when you liquidate the asset.

You can find them in the events forum.

Go to GET STARTED > EVENTS AND MEETUPS at the top of your screen.

Your "buy in" funds could potentially be used for improvements to the other properties you mentioned, without triggering a taxable event.

Zach does a great job with the events and the office is top notch! 

My personal favorite (and where I currently live) is Belmont, NC, a charming town about 25 minutes from Uptown with excellent restaurants, bars, breweries, and community events.