This is pretty low hanging fruit: If you do not already own real estate (personal occupancy) I would start by purchasing a SFH or 1-4 unit using a conventional mortgage:1.

The only problem with that plan is that I'm located in Orange County and I'd imagine most properties out here are well outside my affordability. 

I do know I have built a strong relationship with him over the years and in many ways it’s starting to bear extra fruit!

Orange Park has had next to no new supply since the 80s/90s because of barriers to entry in the physical barriers around the submarket as well as the low allowable density for new construction.

Currently we are renting in a city of Orange Co California, where the rent and property prices are higher, however we need to live here due to staying within the school district for my son for at least the next 4 years.Recently we sold some property overseas and have approximately USD $400K in cash.

Hello, can someone please provide me a list of innovative ADU companies in the San Diego, Los Angeles or Orange County Area?

That is where I met some of my most fruitful partners, contractors, mentors, and lenders... at these very meetups.

My SFR is well maintained with all walls intact, newly painted and orange peel textured.

This real estate investing is not a race its a journey and it will take time to see any fruits of your labor.

But asking experienced people to set up an interview with you is unlikely to bear fruit.