I've got a private investor though if the right deal presents itself for a larger reno.

.- CA has larger share of residential units owned by investors than any other state. 

It seems most off market deals I've found have been from larger acquisition groups.  

I believe a great agent would be able to help you with this sort of information if you can't find out for yourself. 

Looking for some guidance on resources of how to begin analysis or how to build a business of this sort.

If so, you open yourself up to a larger pool of candidates.

If you buy junkers and fix them up, you can make much larger returns. 

Feel free to inquire about their staff qualifications if it's a larger organization.2.

In the long run, I want to have properties that are producing strong cash flow (eventually would love to own small apartment buildings and syndicate larger deals), but it seems that focusing on cash flow and reinvesting those cash flows will be a slower process than focusing on properties prime for appreciation or with opportunities for forced appreciation.

I think your on the right track some sort of glamping..