Be sure to plug into your local BP community through meet-ups and investment groups.

Be active in your real estate investor meetings.

I would talk to other private investors in the area, may be attend a meet up or an investor meeting and ask around there.

You could probably also benefit from attending a local REIA to meet some contacts there and grow your network.

If you are thinking of this, call the title company you closed with and meet with their 1031 specialist.

I'd love to meet other like minded individuals across the state (RI as well).

As far as getting answers to your questions goes, be sure to plug into your local BP community through meet-ups and investment groups - they will likely be able to help you.

@Mike Kulnich Would you recommend taking a real estate course online or attend a physical class in order to meet the required 60 hours?

In a perfect world: (in no particular order): Square/rectangular shape, 1-story, open floor plan, lower pitched roof fully trussed, slab on grade monolithic foundation, 24 o.c framing everywhere, T1-11 plyw. siding, minimal windows, minimal doors, minimal trim, minimum code electrical/HVAC/plumbing, carpet everywhere, avoid tile, laminate countertops, Home Depot cabinets, basic fixtures and appliances, no fencing, no trees or old stumps, minimize landscaping, minimize driveways and walkways, forget pavers, cleared flat lot, no fill, utility hookups available in front of house and best case they are aleady tapped, inspectors are easy to work with and pass everything the 1st time, subs show up when they need to and actually care.

I'm a GC out of Cypress, PM me your SOW and we can meet to discuss working together.