Looking for a BRRRR (rehab) mentor - East Bay/Sacramento/Fresno

[Deepak Arora]

I am relatively new investor and just bought a property in east bay last Dec. I learned a lot doing some light updates on the property and renting it out. Now that it is on cruise control, I am looking to take the next step and do a BRRRR on a property. I am from bay area so I like the east bay/Sacramento/Fresno areas where the numbers make sense with a 25% down. However, I know reading books is very different from practically doing it so I was wondering where to get started.

Should I look for a distressed property first and then find a mentor or should I look for a mentor first?

I am ok to burn some calories on an existing project in exchange on all the knowledge and/or partner with someone experienced.

Any pointers will be highly appreciated.

Thanks

DeEpAk