Really excited to learn more and to speak with those (most ideally who live near me with whom I could meet up in person, but definitely not a deal breaker) who are in a similar stage or perhaps just ahead of me, from whom I can learn and feel supported by as I venture into this new world.

I do have all my eggs in this basket because I do believe that we are growing and improving ahead of many comparable midwestern states. 

And, as Nathan noted, you are likely giving up huge appreciation potential, which will likely never be replaced by cash flow.But at the end of the day, if you are in a declining market in LA and are able to find great deals in higher cash flow areas, taking into account the likelihood of needing to outsource everything and additional travel costs to visit the properties a couple times per year, and you don't really care about appreciation, then it could work for you.  

They dig up deals that make a head spin ("what, where the F did you find this?").

Also try to find mechanism on how you can monthly visit your properties (role now done by my wife) - to make this happen all my estates are situated in a close neighborhood  (not more than 10 km ).

Hello Sharad, I would suggest that you consider what you get for the price range which you are purchasing and visit a few neighborhoods to determine your preferences.

And heck - go ahead and keep what you have and try to salvage it so you're not bleeding.

Not all properties will cash flow (either initially or some ever), but at the end of the day when you sell them, you should come out ahead. 

Most people aren't do-ers, but if you ARE, go ahead sign up and meet me there.

The 13 million-square-foot demand increase was mainly due to new pre-leased spaces becoming available.Looking ahead, demand for retail space is expected to remain strong despite upcoming store closures, as expansion plans from tenants are likely to offset vacancies.