If you need some guidance or advice, feel free to connect with me. 

Feels unnerving after 25 years doing something - you know? 

If so I'll make sure to start pressing him for leads.I do not have a title company, construction, or property management partners yet.I feel like a mentor would make sense, but I'm not sure if a paid mentorship is the best bet or simply trying to network with RE professionals in the area.

But in general, with rates the way they are, it's a break even at best type of market right now.That said, like you seem to have a feel for, appreciation is where the majority of wealth is built in real estate.

I have offered several rental properties to the existing tenants, but for one reason or another, none have taken me up on my offer. 

So, should I start a new LLC for this IRA or use an existing? 

Converted existing studio to legal ADU.

(feels like California is becoming communist).  

Dialing in on a neighborhood and then doing a deep dive would help you to get a better feel.

You can feel free to believe in whatever you want to believe in.