Always keep personal and business accounts separate, document all transactions, and consult a CPA or attorney to ensure compliance and maintain liability protection.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

They also memorialized my account when I protested them not memorializing my mother's or my uncle's who have both passed away. 

It's important to consult an attorney and an accountant eventually, but your first step should be to discuss your plans with your lender.

If you grabbed equity from the orange county property via a HELOC and your current mortgage, what would be your blended interest rate taking into account both mortgages? 

I grew up in the industry and still have a hard time with holding contractors accountable.

I think if you realistically have enough deal flow of good properties, flipping is a faster way to a huge bank account, since a good flip should be between 30-50% return on investment every 4-6 months, if you are doing it all cash.  

Much too large of an organization and staff are not the most helpful. 

@Nada MohamedI recommend that you speak with your accountant and several cost segregation firms to compare benefits and prices.

You will be able to take advantage of it in a SDIRA if the syndication also has taken on debt and therefore passes UDFI on to your account. 

A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.