I'm def going to find another job (W-2) and attend local REIA meet-ups in hope of finding a mentor or partner. 

Step 2: Find a mentoring who is practing the BRRRR strategy and partner with them.Step 3: Complete my own BRRRR.However I already have two properties and decided to ease my way into investing.

I'd expect he'd end up with (something like) 30-35% of the redevelopment side, and 50% of the brokerage side (which he'd be starting).I'm hesitant to give up a big chunk of the future businesses, which I wouldn't have to do if I hired a normal employee, but I'm confident he'll bring a lot more value to the table than a typical person would.What have your experiences been with having a business partner and/or bringing a 'junior partner' type on after your business was already established and doing fairly well?

Just livableThe best advice I have received from my mentors pertaining to my Class C investments is:1.

Anything you would learn there, you can learn on your own or on the job or from a mentor.  

Strongsville, Westlake, North Royalton, Mentor, Pepper Pike etc....We are very much a commuter town.

Cohen Highley, the firm that I mentioned, has a partner who specialises in complex cases, then some junior lawyers and then finally a group of paralegals who do most of the representation of clients at the Landlord and Tenant Board.

Any advise on some local education & mentors?

Ideally I would like to find a mentor, someone who is willing to work with me so I can help build their business and to help build my own business as well.

The most lucrative deals I have done are commercial developments.You have all the formal education you need - I would suggest getting a mentor.