How to find a mentor

[Jamie Dupont]

Hello BP friends,

I am not novice to RE investing. I have 3 investment properties (1 in SWFL AirBNB, 1 in Rochester NY SFH, 1 multifamily in Buffalo). I stumbled into this like most during my COVID travel nursing years and still travel in a Motorhome. I am looking into 2027 goals as I currently am not in one location as I work remotely and travel in my motorhome. I am ready to settle in a market and get serious about investing in RE to pursue financial freedom. I am open to markets. I have currently considered Upstate NY, however it is not my favorite even though it offers me alot of upside at a decent price point for entry. I am native to West Palm Beach, FL, but would like to consider some Florida markets with more upside opportunity over the next 10 years. I know this is where I want to live full time as it is where I grew up. I have looked into Jacksonville, FL/St. Augustine/Green Cove, Fl as possible relocation markets. I have fumbled my way through RE investing this far but really want to know what steps are suggested if I would like to do this full time. I am a hustler, I am smart and I am a very quick learner. I am looking for advice on where to get started networking and meeting folks that are actively doing this! I have not found my niche as I would LOVE to learn how to flip/rehab and possible BRRR properties and I do have a friend who is a local GC that I can trust. I just do not know where to even start. The world of real estate is so exciting and I just want to absorb it all. My risk tolerance is moderate. I know I need to bring something to the table, but I am unsure at the moment what that would actually be... Sweat equity? Capital? etc. I just want to get my hands dirty and really learn the whole process on how to build my pipeline and get this party started.

Thanks in advance!

[Marcus Boles]

I'm originally from Kansas City and then moved to Memphis to continue my real estate investing. But before I moved physically into the market, I found that connecting with local professionals in the area for each division (title company, agents, contractors, etc..) made this investing strategy of Out of State Investing (Flips & BRRR) a lot smoother and profitable!

I continue to do this in Memphis and other markets as well. I would recommend the same for you. Feel free to reach out directly. I'm happy to help and share what I have learned along the way!