Hey @Gary WrightFirst, I just want to say that it is incredibly wise to have your sights set on multi-family properties.  

I originally planned on doing an introduction once I got my first RE deal but that prideful and stubborn approach would most likely hinder my progress as I venture down the path of real estate.I am a 24 year old (25 in April) student at San Diego State University majoring in Psychology.

Wow, that's incredible; I've always been one to think you learn more from doing things hands-on.

Its incredible on how actionable these books are instead of just theory based writing.  

It will help on the sell side if approached by an investor. 

Also like your deal, four years after we purchased it, we were approached by a representative of a developer (for Walgreens) who eventually purchased our property for a profit a little more than your deal.I haven't been able to start buying lots (in future prime locations) yet for my personal investment, but I hope to pick up a couple this year. 

The camaraderie and support is already incredibly empowering, so I can't wait to see what comes in the coming weeks, months, and years and I dive deeper into the real estate investing world.I'm looking forward to meeting and networking with like minded folks in Austin, NZ, and from all over in the BP community, to help build a robust wholesaling business, and eventually a healthy portfolio of passive income rental properties.

Hi BP'ers - Do any veterans have advice for a fellow BP'er who is approaching/working with private investors for the first time?  

I wonder as a seller, when some one approaches with a reverse 1031 offer, is that considered "not ideal".

@Udele Tagoe **Disclosure** I have never done this before, it is simply how I would go about approaching the situation.If you have a title search done that will give you an idea of who exactly filed the lean and when it was filed.