However, there are many tax implications for transactions such as these so it is best to pay a CPA that specializes in real estate for an hour of time.

I own a property with two duplexes on one parcel and another with three houses on one parcel. 

Agreed -- great, low-cost way to cover marginal legal bases without racking up hours of billings with an attorney.

The summary is that they get to make an 8-14% return over the long run in a very stable real estate market without having to do ANY active management and get the benefits of top notch management over their investment.We get to make the same return in dollars which will come in at about $80-120 per hour based on the current units we own/manage.Dan Dietz

@Dave BolducAll three of the firms you mention will be a 3rd party processor. 

If you're using Fidelity to purchase stocks they have thousands of hours of learning material.

There are a lot of people specialized in Lease options:Joe CrumpChris GoffClaude DiamondJoe MccallWendy Patton to name a few.See all the three parts.

If I am working to build my team in a market that is 3 hours outside of my native market, is it essential that absolutely ALL of my team members be located in that market?

Take three steps:1.

It did sound crazy to me that I would be left with no recourse but to wait and wait and wait for the next three months to be able to sell.