In my opinion the best way to find any type of professional is to get recommendations from family, friends, coworkers, etc...

Having said all that, I do think office space can be a good investment if you get a good price and it's in a good location.Certain businesses will probably always need a professional setting that is not their home to meet with clients.

“Home ownership is becoming a luxury item,” Appleton-Young said.If this is true what does it mean to be a landlord in California going forward?

In my research I've found "my solo 401k financial" that allows for REI investing, but haven't had any true luck with any others.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

You may want to reach out to your accountant for verification.Also form 3115 is complex in nature - I would definitely leave the completion of the form to a professional. 

All of that may be true, but the OP's housing is definitely low end.

It's true, many 401k plans allow for loans and you might be able to take one to help finance some real estate investments.

The only thing this isn’t true for is something that is hard to get to once cosmetics are done.

My husband and I are located in Mesa, Arizona and would like to network with local professionals.