Help getting started using my renewable experience to invest in mix use properties?

[Chris Stabile]

I am looking into investing in some mix use properties in both NY and CA where I can upgrade energy efficiency, add solar and other renewable measures, and hopefully take long terms costs down to a minimum for myself and for tenants. I know the financial side of this, and how to make it work, but for the actual property.... I'm at a loss. Where do I start?? I own a home that I am currently renting, but need some advice on next steps. I have some money set aside specifically for this purpose, but where do I look? Where do I find my "go-to-guy" who can handle day to day stuff? What do I need to know getting into it?