I have spoken with larger companies like Evolve in the past, but really want to work with a smaller boutique operator.Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

I do see the merits in "democratizing" boutique investments by doing away with accreditation and greatly easing implemention via online automation/syndication.

Chris, I licensed my boutique brokerage nearly four years ago in order to focus on income property investors and commercial/residential developers.

Also, if investing is going to be your long term 'career' choice, find a local, boutique brokerage that is heavily invested.

It was huge fun.As soon as our son gets old enough, we plan to move to a spanish speaking country and I'm seriously fascinated with the idea of acquiring a boutique B&B in front of a solid all around surf wave.I joined as I'm looking for some good property leads, and some buddies to share war stories (and go surfing with if you happen to be local).

A small, boutique firm will usually be a little less than say a Coldwell Banker or Berkshire Hathaway.

This will be a "Themed" boutique resort adventure. 

Tough sell for anyone with options.And again, that whole "growing cityscape with cool stuff" is literally across the street in many cases.Real estate values are not, fundamentally, about ethnic restaurants and chi-chi boutiques and cool coffeeshops and so on.  

I manage a boutique brokerage firm downtown where I indirectly helped a few investors build a portfolio of over 200 rental units. 

Since then, I've worked as a Business Consultant for a boutique real estate development firm, to now both a Client Success Associate at a growing FinTech company and a Licensed Real Estate Agent. ​