BP has various tools to help you analyze your deals (rentals, flips, wholesale, etc). : https://www.biggerpockets.com/investment-calculators7.

It would be really helpful for me to start out in REI.

If you're thinking about seeking a loan, having a personal financial statement can be super helpful, but it’s not always a dealbreaker.

Happy to help if needed!

You have the area experience and data to help you, but courthouse steps auctions are blind bidding (other than what you can find through the windows), all cash, 10 percent down at the time of close, and not always clear on all of the liens associated with the house (tax liens, HOA liens, utility liens, etc.). 

I am looking for a mentor to help guide me investing in real estate in Bay Area.

I wanted to rent out our previous home and get another property that we could afford, and that would essentially pay for itself via house-hacking - Searching through that lens as my goal helped me be creative to make the deal happen, and it kept me on track rather than being persuaded by any house on the market.

I am an inspector, wholesaler/investor, GC, and help consult with other investors!

Any help or guidance would be appreciated!!!

Thanks all for the replies, those are really helpful information!