Do established investors actively seek out students?

[Marcus Simon]

I've recently decided to start a career in REI. To increase my chances of success I've been reading a lot of books, posts on BP and I'm starting a licensing class in a couple of weeks. I also thought about the need for a mentor. About a month ago an investor has posted several signs in and around my neighborhood stating that they're seeking a student to make $5k - $10k a month. I'm going to call because I figure it couldn't hurt. But, is it normal practice for investors to post ads like these? Thanks, Marcus

[Christopher Brainard]

No, they do not.  

These signs are typically advertisements for Guru classes or people looking for 'students' to bring them deals and they execute the deals themselves. Properly mentoring someone is a very time consuming activity and isn't something I can see anyone mass advertising for with bandit signs. I'm pretty sure most mentorships are with someone you have developed a personal relationship with and both parties can see the benefit of working together. 

-Christopher