One lesson learned is that the closing and purchase process could have been more efficient.

The hardest part about section 8 is getting the process down, like what to do and when.

I have a goal of finding some like-minded people in my area with which I can connect and start to learn about this process in more detail.

Hey @Dutch Mendenhall,I responded to an older post earlier this afternoon, but found this one, noticed you had been more recently active in it, and wanted to reach out here as well in the hopes that we can get this resolved ASAP.My IC Membership refund was approved 2/13/24, and was advised 2/19/24 that it would be processed that coming Friday (2/23/24).

Is there a difference in rates or process?  

Through that process he held off on filling the units.

If you listen to the episode, you will have a better understanding of the 1031 process and what you can/cannot do. 

At least if I want to outsource the process , I can invest indirectly to mortgage note fund.

During that call ask them what would be the best process to follow when you get a property under contract to send them the earnest money deposit and paperwork.

These 2 are not the same.From the website examples shown,  you can clearly see they have both types of credibility covered.3) Understand the process, understand the contracts, and practice looking and sounding confident and knowledgeable.Now you are ready to open your doors and have prospects discover you.Without this, you are wasting your time and effort,  looking for leads.There is more to this but those are the basics for starting.