I also have a Facebook group called Lend2Live: A Private Lender Collaborative you can join exclusively for PMLs to connect, learn and share best practices.

Looking forward to any future potential collaboration.

Obtaining a real estate license, collaborating with wholesalers, and reaching out to local investors can provide valuable insights.

It's called Lend2Live: A Private Lender Collaborative. 

Your point about working with a realtor or someone in property management who’s looking to scale also resonates with me, as I’m always open to collaborating and learning from others in the industry.I’ll definitely keep in mind the financial considerations you mentioned when transitioning careers or starting a new business.

Partner Driven's keen market insight and collaboration with Fallon Poole led to a significant profit, demonstrating the strength of our investment strategy.

However, don't prioritize return of capital over return ON capital.

This is because legislature has already passed legislation that in effect prioritizes keeping safe illegal units (see sb13 and search for either five or 5 (possibly both work)

Estimate the sale price and collaborate with the exchange agent to determine the reinvestment amount.

If you are liquid enough and you prioritize cash flow, option 2 may make sense.