New Real Estate Investor

[Kaz Iyama]

Hello Friends, 

I am new to real estate investing and want to join this community.  I am looking for mentors to navigate this journey to achieve financial freedom.  Could you tell me where to find mentors from who I can borrow their knowledge?  I attended Real Estate Investment Association online. They wanted to sell master courses for more than $20k. I would rather use the money for the downpayment to buy an investment property. It may be worth the training but what I want is building a network and a team to work with.  

Please let me know if you know a local real investment group where I can network in person. Please advise on how to build a team ( lawers, contractors. etc.)

Thank you

Kaz