@Dave Foster, thanks for the clarification on the 1031.

Most of us work with clients remotely, but there are still some people that need that personal interaction.

Again, do you want to be active, then this may be a place to start and via a 1031 as my friend @Dave Foster points out...then start mining areas of the country that offer an opportunity to increase your cash flow and passive income with direct apt ownership. 

Originally posted by @Dave Foster:@Casey Miles, Syndication is a word that is used very loosely to mean many different things.  

It wasnt just that it cost less, he was more interactive.

They don't have an actual text book to read from but rather it is all interactive and they cover the material (supposedly) that would be in a text book. 

The best way to get answers is to interact on the forums, make connections with experienced investors, and then connect with them privately. 

I am a sponge and am eager to interact with you all.

Most municipalities have their zoning regs online and some sort of interactive map where you can determine the current zoning of a parcel of land. 

Brooks Foster Another one because:" i like big chunks of coffee and i can not lie" :-)You have to figure out what people need and not so much competing.Talk with local people to get a sense if there is a retail shop that can provide something they need.