I know that notary's are used for a variety of different reasons but one of my goals by getting this is to focus on meeting other real estate professionals. 

If you are getting started with investing, take your time and meet and interview several agents to find the right one for you.

I would love to meet some new investors in my area and maybe get a few helpful tips along the way!

I have never invested with them, however, they're the Santa Monica meet ups moderators most of the time. 

I am looking to meet with folks in the Monterey, Santa Monica, and Santa Barbara areas.

We meet every 3'rd Monday of the month at 7pm.

I’m in Greensboro with some folks if you want to meet up. 

That's just a first glance, but that might lead one to lean towards Sacramento as a play for appreciation and rent increases over time, but lean towards Stockton for cashflow today since the prices are lower.... up to you what your goals are.Anecdotally, you hear a lot more people saying "I'm taking my high income job working from home, and moving my 'home' to Sacramento, and just driving to the Bay Area once a month for the monthly work meeting!"

There is no way to vet the advice you get on BP and while it is a tremendous resource to share information, to learn from investors and to meet people, it is not a place for legal advice. 

We are looking for a 1031 Accommodator in the area that would be willing to meet with us and go over the process and options.Thank you,James Stinnett