My business still needs to sustain itself.  

Admittedly, I am not one that typically finds paid mentorship very valuable, but I also respect that my degree is in business with a focus on real estate, and my first job out of college was in real estate (so it is a little hard for me to take my 20 yrs of knowledge and rewind it to try to view mentors from a completely fresh lens).A couple points: I view mentors, especially these expensive ones as a catch-22. 

Here are some tips to help you start on the right path:Education Is KeyInvest in yourself first by reading or listening to books and podcasts about real estate investing.

Unfortunately, the only guarantee in this business, or any business really, is there are no guarantees of outcomes... ever.  

We live in California at the moment and I have W2 job and my wife a small online business.

I’m looking to get started in the fix-and-flip business and have a few questions.

Would love to hear any tips & info that would help me get started!

In my opinion, an in person meetup > an online connection.You may want to consider making a connection here and meeting up for coffee or attending a real estate networking event.Best of luck!

Certainly talk to your CPA or your 1031 QI, both of which should have had a 10 second explanation at the tip of their tongue.

With buyers and renters relying more on online listings, I'm curious how valuable do you find virtual tours in showcasing properties?