If you are looking for a true mentor you are much better off going to local meetups and making connections with individuals 1-1. 

I was looking at procuring the flooring from Costco for around $2/sqft and having a local installer put it in, but I should check HD and Lowe's to see what the comparable rates would be.

Our team has been involved in over 120 flips nationwide as the designer and over 60 in our local market as the investor.

So, let's try some local real estate meetup groups.

Thank you again for your response and insight.I have most luck utilizing the local MLS for minimum 6 month leases under furnished rentals  

In my area of NC, our local MLS's are writing rules to prevent wholesalers from being able to list and sell a property they have under contract. 

I tried to put the pieces together to build a solid team out there but it's really tough unless you have someone local to help you run it or are willing to drive back and forth.

There are lenders that do not have this requirement of course, but they are mainly hard money lenders or local portfolio style banks. 

You can get all the networking you desire locally (REIA's) and at your local Church (Men's groups).Quite a business model though...if they have 1000+ members paying $700/mo...well, you do the math!

I also would love to connect with anyone within the community, local or otherwise.