Then look at other active advertised rentals and find comparables based on area, sq footage, bedrooms, and finishes and see what the going rate is for similar properties.

@Tasha Pams, You cannot charge a finder's fee for finding properties unless you have an active Alabama real estate license. 

@Ted Strzelecki I've actively helped the developers and investors I've worked with make millions of dollars over the years by identifying properties for them and then bringing those properties to them...

I am certainly not an expert at Alabama law, but I'm guessing that if he is actively soliciting you (without him being your friend or cousin doing you a favor) then he's supposed to be licensed. 

I have been looking for good active real estate investor associations, meetups, clubs, etc. for my business partner and I to attend.

My "Why" is because I want to continue to be an active mom in my children's lives (more specifically...not to miss school events, milestones, and just spending time with them), to be able to leave something behind for them (and future generations) that they can build on/take over if they want, and to continue to fulfill my wanderlust as much as possible.       

This may not seem like "income producing" activity at the moment, but it's critical for putting yourself in a position to generate revenue.2) Get to know the buyers in your area. 

I have one advice for you: if you have some capital to deploy in marketing activities to get leads and the patience to wait for over a year or even two to make money, then wholesale. 

But you're total gain including depreciation recapture was $60K so you would end up having to pay the tax on all $60K - no benefit to the 1031.The other question you're hinting at is what if you bought a tract of agricultural or hunting/fishing land that you intended to use for productive use (wilderness activities, rental, agricultural, livestock etc etc). 

Seems like you got a good start :)You can meet local investors both on this site, by being active in the forums, making connections with local investors, and even better by attending local events or real estate meetings.