Need help starting up! Steps need to take before looking into investments

[Norman Whitley]

I'm currently living in Greensboro NC and I'm new to REI. I've read books and looked at different videos but bp and the people dialog. I have also attended weekly meetings when I'm not working. I work full time and also attending school for Masters. For a new investor would it be wise to partner up with someone that's a seasoned veteran?? How do i approach someone to mentor me when I don't have much to offer them. What advice could you give me starting up here in NC? How to I search for partners? I'm looking to rent and hold or lease with option to own