This is a wholesale arrangement.I appreciate any recommendations you have.

Any advice or tips for someone new to investing? 

More info will be on our site on March 18th so be sure to check out BiggerPockets.com/conference then! 

So it's worth it to get a professional involved.Its highly recommended to consult an attorney on the asset protection side of the LLC and a CPA for the tax implications of the structure.

@Chris Rogers higher interest rates have caused most Class A property purchases to NOT cashflow for an approximate 3-5 years.So, many naive investors are chasing Class B, C & D properties to cashflow, WITHOUT fully understanding the scope of the additional risks involved:(Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

The recommendation to look in Oregon will be taken into account and I'll start looking there too.

The internet and TV has lead to the massive spread of information regarding real estate investing in the last 5-10 years.

May I recommend anger management since you seem very triggered by me just trying to seek out some help in an area I'm not very familiar with.Cheers!

Can anyone recommend a reputable 1031 Exchange Company?

I recommend reading Bulletproof Title Due Diligence by Alex Goldovsky.