Seeking a Mentor

[Jorge Soto]

Hello Bigger Pockets Community. My name is Jorge Soto I am currently living in the Sacramento area. I am new to the world of real estate investing. I am currently looking for my first duplex to purchase. My plan is to use my VA loan to buy it, live in one unit and rent the other for a year. After that year I plan on renting both of them out. I have read multi books on real estate investing. But like everything in life, I need real world experience to go with book knowledge. If any one in the Sacramento area knows of any real estate groups in the area that would be wonderful.

[Cheryl Gleason]

Go to your local REIA most can be found on Meetup.com and ask around and find a mentor, someone who actually knows your market, ask for recommendations. Avoid the Flip this House HGTV marketing machine selling you a magic box of goodies for upwards of 40k. I mentor new investors in the New England area and hear "I wish I had met you before I spent all of my money" they get caught up in the smoke and mirrors and want answers so badly they buy in and come out more confused, frustrated than ever. Find a reputable mentor in your area and hire them to consult with you one on one! Best of luck to you.