Make sure to also reach out to investors nearby here, it can help a lot get you started https://www.biggerpockets.com/meet

Welcome to the BP community @Jeffrey Hepler You can find potential mentors by connecting with investors here https://www.biggerpockets.com/meet

There are a lot of people with great advice and experience on this site so you should be able to learn a lot.There are a lot local meet ups that you can attend that will help you learn and network.

If they cannot meet at least these 3 criteria, I cannot help them.

There is a REIA group that meets in Branson and one in Overland Park Kansas - both would be good groups to join - maybe not to attend the monthly meetings, but to attend the weekend workshops they offer from time to time - well worth the cost of the event and a day spent in either city for a full day of networking and learning.In Kansas City  - there is a full day training workshop coming up on the 17th of September and the 22nd of October at MAREI

As investors we have very strict guidelines for investing in University Hts to avoid losing money.

I know there is a meet and greet in Addison coming up this month for a local rei group. 

It doesn't meet the 70% rule, but it is not too far off. 

I am also interested in attending REI meetings in order to network as I presume it would be a great way to gain valuable information and key networking opportunities with some local buyers and investors as well as other wholesalers in my market.

I'm excited to meet others who share an interest and passion in real estate.A big thanks to everyone who took the time to read this wall of text, and I look forward to hearing everyone's thoughts