Step 2 is to have a system in place to identify things as soon as they hit the market in your intended areas of purchase and move on them ASAP.These 2 things will at least make you more competitive.

In talking to my agent I found out that this seller has a number of properties that he wants to 1031 into a large property but they have not identified the larger property.

Those numbers could be much higher, you could have 25 leads and get one transaction.It's really going to boil down to experience and ability to identify good leads for a particular investor, knowing what they really want and will bite on.

I understand the 1031 requires you to identify 3 like or better properties withing 45 days and buy one within 180.

Is there a directory that would help me identify and contact them?

maybe have an inspector out to the property ASAP so you can identify any major issues.

I'm looking for an investor friendly agent that can help me Identify multifamily investment properties in the Tampa/St Pete's/Clearwater area.

Identify and remove any poisonous plants on your property as well as any invasive species.

When I do a check on a tenant's landlord, I don't pretend I'm interested in anything other than identifying how they know the tenant.

I am looking at living in this property for 2-4 years until I finish school.I have identified a condo for sale at 150k.