How To Find a Mentor

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Hello All

I'm doing all that I can (reading, watching videos, attending webinars) to get into wholesaling real estate. I like wholesaling because it has a low entry point.

I plan to add on to my "arsenal" after I master it.

I think I've done enough. I'm ready to get my feet wet. What is the best way to find a mentor? I read an article in the library here, that says trading skills is one way.

I have some skills in social media management, video editing skills, logo/Graphic design. I vlog. I've blogged. I produce instrumental music (focus on 90s hip hop and some trap music, I have releases on Spotify).

Any suggestions?

Any takers/Mentors interested?

Kevin Holmes · Answer

This comment really hit!

Sometimes it becomes hard for me to determine when to color inside the lines (i.e. follow a blueprint) or get creative. Rookie mistake.

James Hamling · Answer

Ok, it's pretty simple. Step 1, make sure you have about $20k or a bit more in your bank account.     Step 2, get a screenshot of it, come on here and put up a post "I got $20k, need a mentor".    Then, step 3, you send me a check for that $20k, and I will send you back your first lesson, how to waste $20k on "gurus", and your well on your way to the "guru" experience in REI.

Then, when you want to step up to the "Advanced" level of training "how to loose another $15k on Guru's", first get that $15k saved up and we can jump into advanced level.

Look, this isn't Subway. There is no franchise to buy, there isn't even a secret sauce. You can learn literally everything you need at your local library, for FREE. Or on here.

If it's someone riding your azz screaming "GET TO WORK", well, go get married, lol.

Kevin Holmes · Answer

Thanks for the advice!

Cheers!

Marcus Auerbach · Answer

@Kevin Holmes -  mentorship is a romantic Hollywood idea. You will have people in your life who like you and will act as role models, but you won't have anyone holding your hand from start to finish. And you don't need that! You buy a house and rent it out, it's much easier than you might make if seem like in your head. Find an agent who is also an investor (not easy, but BP is a good place to look) and has personally done what you are looking to do. Go to local meet ups, it gives you a sense of confirmation and you are not the only one in this challenge. You can learn from everyone, if fact sometimes you learn most from people who don't do it right.

Kevin Holmes · Answer

James

I TRULY respect this answer...all the way to "go get married, lol".

Kevin Holmes · Answer

Thank you. Will do!

Jordan Moorhead · Answer

@Kevin Holmes reach out to people in your area who have social media that can do better and offer to help!

Scott E. · Answer

Don't get too hung up on finding a mentor before doing your first deal. Just start networking, and your network as a whole can act as your 'mentor' for now. Go to meetups, start calling agents and lenders, meet other wholesalers etc.

As you make connections with other local people in the industry, you'll definitely connect with a few who will be willing to help you navigate your first deal.

Right now you should focus on building a buyers list, contacting homeowners, and making lowball offers on properties.

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