Would you be a mentor? - Bay Area

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What are some reasons why you would be a mentor? What are some benefits of being one,  and what do you look for in someone who you would like to mentor and share knowledge with?

Also what are some skills and traits one should have before seeking mentorship?

I’m 24 and I’ve had a unique past but through hard work and determination I’ve been able to turn many negatives into positives and I just recently bought my first property in Northern CA - I am seeking mentorship here in the Bay Area and I’m curious on what are some ways I can connect with seasoned investors

Thank you for you input - I’ve learned so much so far on bigger pockets and I’m excited to keep learning!

Respectfully,

Allan Pilapil

Arlen Chou · Answer

Account Closed has pointed out there are a ton of people that reach out and want to gain a decade of knowledge over a cup of coffee. You have to differentiate yourself from all of those people. It takes time and dedication, like any relationship. If a "mentor" gives you everything they know over a cup of coffee, they probably don't know very much or they have an ulterior motive or they had nothing else to do and they wanted a cup of coffee. Remember a mentorship is a "relationship". How you create that relationship is really up to your personality.

In my case, I read hundreds if not thousands of posts on topics that I find interesting. I found people who frequently commented with insight and obvious knowledge and I tried to lend what little knowledge I had to the discussion. Over time, I felt I had enough of a superficial digital relationship that I would directly reach out to them to meet up. By the time I had asked, the person could easily vet me based upon my digital contributions and they knew I was not there just to suck them dry over a $3 cup of coffee. That is how I started to make BP friends and my friends became my mentors.

Sorry I don't have an fast and easy answer.

Account Closed · Answer

@Arlen Chou

Thank you so much for your advice! I genuinely appreciate it and will apply it! Hope you had a great thanksgiving

Darius Ogloza · Answer

There are a lot of experienced folks, including many in the Bay Area, on this website who are ready to answer your questions and concerns despite the fact that they get nothing out of it (except for digital upvotes).  Strategies, tax issues, legal issues, problem-solving, etc.  Maybe the question to pose to yourself is what is it beyond free, often unconflicted advice that you are seeking through a mentorship?

Ori Skloot · Answer

@Arlen Chou you said that much more eloquently than I did.  LOL.

Ori Skloot · Answer

Allan good question.  I get approached a fair amount from people wanting to go grab a coffee (they will happily treat me to the coffee) and to pick my brains.  Or people looking for a mentor and asking me what they could do.  I think @Brandon Turner covered this a few times on the podcast - if you want to find a mentor then bring value to the table.  Offer money, to drive for dollars and look for deals, make phone calls, pour concrete, massages....something in exchange for being mentored

Account Closed · Answer

@Darius Ogloza

Through mentorship i am seeking a great friendship relationship where I can contribute to growth in various ways while also learning more about real estate. I love getting my hands dirty and getting things done. Also being around someone who with the same mindset and ambition

Account Closed · Answer

@Ori Skloot

Thank you Ori for your reply! I found your website! Very awesome of you to start a non profit and then a green construction company. If you ever need concrete poured, or anything hauled then I’m your guy! I have a truck with tons of bed space.

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