There are plenty of resources on BP about all of the above.  

You might see if you can pull resources - maybe get a private loan - so you can make a cash offer. 

I currently am still employed as a FF/Medic for a local department so I have some time in between shifts to work on it myself with some resources.

Meetup.com is a good resource for those but some of the groups will also post here on Bigger Pockets Marketplace too.

If I were you I´d network with my local REIA and get with several landlords and try acquire some of their resources.

This tends to be a really good resource, seeing what units rented for recently. 

And 100% agree with regard to utilizing resources beyond the internet.

Happy to chat/be a resource if you haven't found a team yet - please let me know.Happy hunting!

Or if the client is trying to sell a mixed use asset like a convenience store restaurant or motel, they will frequently try  to negotiate higher allocation to the land and building and a lower allocation to the FFE (fixtures and equipment) since only the land and building can be included in a 1031 exchange.When and if you finally sell without a 1031 exchange a higher land value can certainly be a huge tax mitigator!

I have 5 rental properties in the Chicago area. I'm looking to transfer deed into individual LLCs. It seems Illinois is a unique state where you need someone local to help execute the quit claim deeds. Does anyone kno...