You can do it.You can read about this journey and our specific case study in the book - Lifetime Tax-Free Wealth: A Real Estate Investors Guide to The 1031 Exchange.A couple of suggestions - 1.

Santa Barbara specifically is a very, very nuanced area for investing.

Is anyone here familiar with note investing in Canada, specifically buying non performing notes (ideally in large metro areas)?

An inspector does not specialize in every area, and will often recommend a contractor inspection for specific areas. 

is there a specific area you're focusing on?

https://www.biggerpockets.com/...Don’t know where you are in PA, but check out this string for my feedback specifically about PGH

Also, if we want to be specific, are we talking about areas such as Leander? 

I struggle with very non-specific rules about what the REIT can invest in. 

@Orhi TahiWhat data are you specifically looking for?

Focusing your efforts on specific forums related to your interests helps in making relevant connections.Offering value before asking for anything in return can set a strong foundation for future relationships.