@Philip BenaventeHere's a post I made about helping a client "exit" the landlord stage of his life.

I am getting out of my 500$/month car for a cash car, which should lower my insurance also(310$).Part of me wants to get a cheap piece of land to live on in a decked-out container in between the areas of the markets posted below.

Your mentor has needs; try to meet them and develop a mutually beneficial relationship.A mentor can benefit your growth, but it's not as simple as one post on a forum full of strangers.

Additionally, I aspire to continue investing in properties post-retirement, as I find great enjoyment in this endeavor.In 2009 and 2011, I acquired four properties in Southern California.

If you haven't already, a professional eviction service might offer additional strategies for dealing with difficult tenants and can coordinate with law enforcement to ensure safe access for inspection.Hiring private security for a short period post-eviction can help ensure safety.

I might post this question by itself on another post, actually. 

I'm newer to posting here in BP but not so new to the RE game.

EDIT - I tell ya, the site restricts so many links it just isn't fun to post fun stuff.https://www.youtube.com/Add watch?

Although title company is working on it, I like to be in the background assessing the moving parts.I posted about another property.

You might want to consider potential issues with the lender if rezoning occurs post-closing.