I'm a network engineer by day at a small community bank in Polk County and a land lord by night.

I live in Boston and a realtor I will refer someone familar with the area

I currently own a 3 fam and a airbnb property.

I was travelling for 5 days a week, and only home for a day and a half(flight out Sunday night).  

I currently own a multi family home I rent out and a townhome I currently reside in.  

There are some real advantages w/scale and a concept called forced appreciation (value add approaches) that make large apartment investing attractive.  

Just made offers on a portfolio of 12 units of which 6, a fourplex and a duplex, we are planning on doing with our Self Directed Accounts.

What to Look for in a Real Estate AgentWhen buying a home, you want a real estate agent who… Takes the time to understand your needs and goals, so you have a true partner in your home buying journey.Explains everything clearly and answers your questions, so you’re never in the dark.Has expertise and a track record of success in the local market.Knows how to find great properties in your price range.Will alert you to new listings, quickly, so you get the jump on those opportunities.Will advise you on the best price to offer for the home you want.Will prepare and present the offer, and skillfully negotiate such things as price, conditions, closing dates, etc. so you get the best deal.Will save you potentially thousands of dollars by ensuring you don’t overpay for the property you want.Will recommend reputable home inspectors, movers and other professionals you may need.Not every real estate agent offers all of these services.

@Elaine Bonini, Yes, to sell one larger asset and use 1031 to purchase several replacement properties is permissable and a very savvy use of the 1031 strategy.  

Thus far, my experience in real estate includes helping to renovate his first buy and hold property as well as just shy of a hundred BP Podcasts and a smattering of other REI research!