Does anyone have recent experience in markets in any of these states they can share?

You can't do 1031 exchange for your share of the MF property.

Would love to connect with you if you be willing to share some insight into Central PA. 

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I currently own a 3-unit multifamily property, and I’m actively looking to expand my portfolio while building meaningful connections with like-minded investors in CT.I’m particularly interested in:Wholesalers: If you’ve got off-market deals, I’d love to hear from you.Creative Financing Opportunities: Subject-to deals and seller financing are right up my alley.Networking and Partnerships: I’m eager to collaborate with other investors who share a passion for creative deal-making and scaling our businesses together.Whether you’re an experienced investor, just starting out, or anywhere in between, let’s connect!

Happy to share insights if you’re open to exploring a market like Detroit.

As always, I think I know the answer, but thought I'd share specifics of my situation.  

.- It's not profitable for them to search for under-market priced houses, figure out repairs needed or what other problem is pushing the price down and do even more for a newbie investor that has analysis-paralysis and may never buy anything.Some questions you'll want to share the answers to with any agent you choose:1) Are you paying cash or getting a mortgage?

I'd be happy to get connected and share some resources with you.

I’d love to connect with local pros who can share advice, experiences, or insights to help me get started.