This is by far not my specialty and I have no experience in this model, but it may be something to investigate.Investment Funds: Other investor may also find that they have funds invested in mutual funds or stocks and bonds at a brokerage account that they could cash out for money for their investment.

This to me would be no different than managing my personal investment choices (stocks/mutual funds) inside a traditional retirement IRA.  

If you were thinking of accepting an offer that is slightly higher than what you were planning for, are there any non-monetary items you would request FROM the seller that may be beneficial to you as the new owner, but won't cost the seller anything?

In other words, they are not mutually exclusive?

For anyone with more than two properties it can become very beneficial to use a Series LLC, since you can file all of the "child" series under a single EIN while still holding onto the liability protection.

Discovering what syndicators have problems with and being able to provide them with that help will be mutually beneficial.Thank you!

@Matthew Ryan Most investors I see heading into OZs either:- part of an entity, i.e. partnership, that sold real estate and didnt conduct a 1031 exchange, or- took gains from other asset classes and new to real estate investing.Census tracts are all over the country, step ups in basis are attractive, and all future gains tax free beneficial, however 10 years is a LONG time.

What about it is more appealing than something more passive such as mutual funds?

No kids or heirs in the mix , and would likely invest the remaining cash in mutual funds.

I am curious on others' opinions regarding introducing themselves to new professionals in a market you want to invest in, whether that is a broker, property management company, etc.Do you all rely exclusively on a mutual introduction before reaching out or is it still professional to send an email or call someone that you've read about that you may be interested in working with?