I invest in CA for both the appreciation and the cash flow.I would put my rent to purchase ratios against virtually all other markets. 

The details for virtually all of the funds are generally protected under a non-disclosure agreement.

In my senior seminar class, one of our assignments is to identify a mentor to meet with in person or virtually 4 times this semester in an industry we are interested in pursuing upon graduation.I would love to connect with a bigger pockets member that has experience in personal real estate investing for themselves or who has work experience in a specific field that has allowed other people to achieve financial independence through real estate investing.

It also keeps you active looking at properties where too many investors now are virtually looking and missing all the basements where all the problems are.

I hired a virtual cold caller and used the SOP from Reisift ninja sequences based on tags and setting filters based on tags. 

This could take hours so I'd recommend paying about $50-100 to get a Virtual Assistant to compile the list and email the agents. 

Is there a benefit to looking for a virtual assistant that does more than bookkeeping?

You can use that borrowed money for virtually anything.  

A virtual assistant company that could offer a wider range of expertise and take the weight off the shoulders of busy entrepreneurs.Fueled by ambition and mugs of cold coffee, WE started small.

I'm launching a virtual MTR meetup that might be helpful for you.