Flipping in Utah as first timers

[Andrew L.]

Long-time reader, first-time poster. Me and wife have been looking to get into REI. Our plan is to start with flipping to save enough for down payment(s) to purchase multifamily units and grow from there.

I am wondering if there are any flippers or real estate investors in the Salt Lake County or Utah County who we could shadow and learn from (how one finds good deals, analyzing, doing the repairs, estimating repair costs etc.) and in turn, we would love to work on anything needed most nights and/or weekends. 

 We also have ties/connections to the McAllen, TX (Hidalgo County) area and also the Johnson City, TN (Tricities/Unicoi County) area that we would be interested in investing there down the line after we get more experience here in Utah. 

We appreciate any help and guidance that can be offered to us.