Beginner Investor Seeking Mentorship and Guidance

Beginner Investor Seeking Mentorship and Guidance

New to Real Estate · Member since 2025 · 75 posts · 42 votes

Hello BiggerPockets Community,

I’m new to real estate investing and looking for a mentor to help guide me as I start my journey. I’m especially interested in learning:

  1. Deal analysis – evaluating opportunities effectively

  2. Forming partnerships – collaborating with experienced investors

  3. Negotiation best practices – structuring deals and communicating effectively

  4. Tax strategies – understanding how to maximize benefits and minimize liabilities

I’m eager to learn from someone with real-world experience, gain practical insights, and build meaningful connections in the real estate community. I am motivated, committed, and ready to apply guidance to actual opportunities.

If you’re open to mentoring a beginner or can offer advice on these areas, I would greatly appreciate your support. Any guidance, resources, or connections would be invaluable.

Thank you for your time and consideration!

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Specialist · Member since 2025 · 483 posts · 270 votes
11mo

Great ask—here’s the play: build a simple system and plug into people who’ve done it. Learn deal analysis by underwriting five real listings a week and sharing your numbers with a small circle for feedback; find partners by offering value first, like bringing vetted deals or managing ops; negotiate by prepping three levers before every convo price, credits, and terms; for taxes, get a CPA who invests and map your entity, depreciation, and record‑keeping now, not after your first deal. Quick next step: define your buy box and post one real deal with your assumptions for a gut check.

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  • Joe VilleneuvePro Member
    Plymouth, MI · Member since 2013 · 13k+ posts · 19k+ votes
    11mo

    PM me.

  • G. Brian DavisPro Member
    Investor · Hatboro, PA · Member since 2016 · 3k+ posts · 867 votes
    11mo

    Hi @Levonte Wilson. Are you looking to invest actively or passively? 

    I think you could gain a lot from my Co investing club, which is more about passive investing. We meet every month to speak with operators on big investing projects and analyze at least one deal a month. We also do a casual Zoom every Thursday where anyone can join to chat about ideas, past or upcoming investments, or just talk through strategies. My business partner @Denise Supplee is also a whiz when it comes to tax strategies.

    • New to Real Estate · Member since 2025 · 75 posts · 42 votes
      11mo
      Quote from @G. Brian Davis:

      Hi @Levonte Wilson. Are you looking to invest actively or passively? 

      I think you could gain a lot from my Co investing club, which is more about passive investing. We meet every month to speak with operators on big investing projects and analyze at least one deal a month. We also do a casual Zoom every Thursday where anyone can join to chat about ideas, past or upcoming investments, or just talk through strategies. My business partner @Denise Supplee is also a whiz when it comes to tax strategies.

      Thanks for reaching out! I’m currently exploring passive investing opportunities and would love to learn more about your co-investing club. The idea of meeting operators, analyzing deals, and discussing strategies sounds like a great way to gain insight. I’d be interested in joining a Zoom session and hearing more about how the club works.

      Looking forward to learning more!

      Best,
      Levonte

  • Jaycee GreenePro Member
    Real Estate Consultant · St. Louis MSA · Member since 2024 · 3k+ posts · 727 votes
    11mo
    Quote from @Levonte Wilson:

    Hello BiggerPockets Community,

    I’m new to real estate investing and looking for a mentor to help guide me as I start my journey. I’m especially interested in learning:

    1. Deal analysis – evaluating opportunities effectively

    2. Forming partnerships – collaborating with experienced investors

    3. Negotiation best practices – structuring deals and communicating effectively

    4. Tax strategies – understanding how to maximize benefits and minimize liabilities

    I’m eager to learn from someone with real-world experience, gain practical insights, and build meaningful connections in the real estate community. I am motivated, committed, and ready to apply guidance to actual opportunities.

    If you’re open to mentoring a beginner or can offer advice on these areas, I would greatly appreciate your support. Any guidance, resources, or connections would be invaluable.

    Thank you for your time and consideration!

    Hey @Levonte Wilson! What type of properties most interests you, SFR, 2-4 MF, or 5+ MF? What is your price range/down payment amount? Are you looking for turn-key properties or something along the lines of a "fixer upper"? Are you looking for properties in your local market or somewhere else?

    • New to Real Estate · Member since 2025 · 75 posts · 42 votes
      11mo
      Quote from @Jaycee Greene:
      Quote from @Levonte Wilson:

      Hello BiggerPockets Community,

      I’m new to real estate investing and looking for a mentor to help guide me as I start my journey. I’m especially interested in learning:

      1. Deal analysis – evaluating opportunities effectively

      2. Forming partnerships – collaborating with experienced investors

      3. Negotiation best practices – structuring deals and communicating effectively

      4. Tax strategies – understanding how to maximize benefits and minimize liabilities

      I’m eager to learn from someone with real-world experience, gain practical insights, and build meaningful connections in the real estate community. I am motivated, committed, and ready to apply guidance to actual opportunities.

      If you’re open to mentoring a beginner or can offer advice on these areas, I would greatly appreciate your support. Any guidance, resources, or connections would be invaluable.

      Thank you for your time and consideration!

      Hey @Levonte Wilson! What type of properties most interests you, SFR, 2-4 MF, or 5+ MF? What is your price range/down payment amount? Are you looking for turn-key properties or something along the lines of a "fixer upper"? Are you looking for properties in your local market or somewhere else?


       Hi Jaycee,

      Thanks for reaching out! I’m currently looking into small multifamily properties. Feel free to message me directly if you’d like to discuss further.

      Best,
      Levonte

  • Specialist · Member since 2025 · 483 posts · 270 votes
    11mo

    Great ask—here’s the play: build a simple system and plug into people who’ve done it. Learn deal analysis by underwriting five real listings a week and sharing your numbers with a small circle for feedback; find partners by offering value first, like bringing vetted deals or managing ops; negotiate by prepping three levers before every convo price, credits, and terms; for taxes, get a CPA who invests and map your entity, depreciation, and record‑keeping now, not after your first deal. Quick next step: define your buy box and post one real deal with your assumptions for a gut check.

    • New to Real Estate · Member since 2025 · 75 posts · 42 votes
      11mo
      Quote from @Elealeh Fulmaran:

      Great ask—here’s the play: build a simple system and plug into people who’ve done it. Learn deal analysis by underwriting five real listings a week and sharing your numbers with a small circle for feedback; find partners by offering value first, like bringing vetted deals or managing ops; negotiate by prepping three levers before every convo price, credits, and terms; for taxes, get a CPA who invests and map your entity, depreciation, and record‑keeping now, not after your first deal. Quick next step: define your buy box and post one real deal with your assumptions for a gut check.


       Thanks so much for the detailed guidance! I really appreciate the actionable steps — breaking it down into deal analysis, partnerships, negotiation levers, and tax planning makes it much more manageable. I’ll start by defining my buy box and posting a deal with my assumptions to get feedback.

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