Looking for mentor/ partner in Virginia

[Kisaki Nicole Kaopua]

Hi BP community,

I am very driven and dedicated in getting into real estate investing. I’ve read books, listened to podcasts, watched videos, you name it. But I’m ready to take action! I know doing is the best form of learning and I would love to connect with a seasoned investor in Virginia. 

I have a few locations that I am eyeing to get started for STR in Virginia. My main focus right now is obviously to get started and make positive cash flow, but I really want to learn more than anything.

[Nicholas L.]

@Kisaki Nicole Kaopua

rather than looking for a mentor or partner, i would start by building a network.  if you're not doing so already, i'd go to meetups and just work on making friends and business contacts.  note: some meetups will be pitch-oriented where there will be networking but also a sales pitch.  my advice: go to those, meet everyone you can, politely listen to the pitch, and don't buy anything.  i did this early in my career and it was helpful.

another option would be to build your own working group / beginner mastermind of people in your same position.  that way there's a level playing field, no one is trying to take advantage of anyone, and you can all learn from each other.  i bet there are lots of other investors in Virginia in your same position - you just need to find 3-5 of them to do this.

hope this helps - happy to help further

i used to live in Northern Virginia and still have a rental property there