My buddy Mike, for instance, found his first investment property through a tip from a local barista and talk about being at the right place at the right time.Regarding your credit score, while higher scores can open more doors, I've seen folks make strides with scores in the mid-600s.

Go to some meetings ahead of applying, talk to the members of the board and ask questions if you have any.

You could find your local wholesaler ( basically what a land flipper is) and ask about what CRMs they are using and also talk CPAs.  

Talk with an Accommodator.  

Send me a DM if you would like to talk more. 

Yes, operations is a big part of that, especially for anyone that wants to be a business for the long-term.If I were you, I would be talking to office brokers about partnering more than an online forum.   

I just talked to a commercial developer the other day that told me Columbus is the next Austin TX!

They talked a good story, but their investor support was very lacking.

Alternatively, yes you could sell, pay taxes on the gain, and use the proceeds to help your mom directly.Would suggest for you to talk to a CPA and a 1031 specialist to confirm your best move!

What I have seen is an internal sales team (AE's/Reps who split their time between referral partner development and managing their pipeline) combined with someone solely responsible for digital marketing (social media, SEO, ppc).