Advice on Best Ways to find deals in Central Valley California

[RS Bolaji]

Dear California Real Estate Q&A Forum,

My name is RS Bolaji (Grace) and I am new to real estate investing. I am been looking around Central valley ( Modesto and Riverbank specifically ) for  high cash flowing properties or profitable SFR flips and I have not find anything less than 200K.  I was advised to start my first deal at less than 120K for the first time while am still learning and gaining experience. 

1. Is this a good guide for central valley?  

2. I am trying to find out where I should look for deals and where I can find the best flips and cash flowing houses ( I have been driving around, looking on Zillow, Realtor). 

3.  Recommendation for Real estate agents  in this area with experience in investment properties?

4. Please any  advice would be greatly appreciated. 

Sincerely,

Grace