The other issue is green investors who gained a small amount in 2 years and now want to do a 1031 to save $321 and 56 cents ;-) I went through a scenario where I was going to do a 1031 exchange of three OOS properties and try to buy a California or Nevada property.

Montero, Marine Corps veteran and founder of Summit Legacy Holdings, a California-based holding company focused on building long-term wealth through BRRRR real estate investing, land acquisition, and sustainable development.I started my credit and financial journey with very limited resources, using small tools like the Self App, disciplined credit building, and consistent vendor accounts to position myself for real estate investing.

I’m not operating in California, Nevada, Arizona, or the other states you listed.

Business is still runnning under https://bawldguyinvesting.com/1) California Statement of info hasn't been updated in years 2) Still lists Jeff's old home as his addressI heard rumors of someone defrauding a note fund years ago and a couple of lawsuits which is typical, but wanted to see if anyone has any information.2019 https://www.edcombs.com/blog/2019/march/bgnf-group-llc-fka-b...2023 https://www.nclc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/horne-v-harb...Next step is filing a complaint with the SEC and contacting attorneys.

The same is true for the independent escrow companies that often have a notary on staff, which is common here in Southern California.

Pick a city you used to live in and know a little, or one you often visit for work or family, or at least is easy to get to so you can visit often and learn the market.

That's easier said than done in some states, like CA, or WA. 

I currently have 2 properties; one rented in California (losing $200/month) and my primary home in NM.

Most of my NY, CA, CT, TX, investors focus on IN, OH, TN, FL, NV, MO for 2-4 unit properties but SFH as well. 

Typically city/counties have a point of contact that deals with a real estate agent for real estate services to sell a property.