Mentor / teacher
This weekend I will be meeting with a mentor and I have as short list of questions. A little back story, This person was my very first boss he owned a small business and gave me a job as a floor sweep and over time I worked my way up to the do anything they need guy. I worked with him until he fired with the notion of once I get my degree ( in accounting) he would higher me again. That happened I was hired as an office manager and the small business was later sold. From working with him I learn that he is very very smart business man, a real estate investor (commercial and residential) and a business broker. he is now "retired" ( I say it that way because he has never been one for relaxation or vacations) So here is a list a questions Please let me know of more questions to ask:
How big is your real estate investing business? (units, deals ect)
How did your start your real estate investing?
What type of investing worked best for you?
when renting how did you screen your tenets?
Do you use a Property management company?
If so what was there responsibilities?
Best real estate deal?
Worst real estate deal?
Commercial vs residential?
books? blogs? " help tools?
Any feed back would be greatly appreciated!!!!
AJ
Make it enjoyable for him to help you achieve your goal! You need to have a clear idea of what you want to get out of this interview. His answers to your questions will lead to discussion and perhaps more questions. Let the conversation flow into areas you never even imagined. Most importantly, listen well, speak little. Listen not only to his words, but also to his facial expression and non-verbal body language. Show your appreciation for his time and mentorship in some way that will be meaningful for him. You're fortunate to have a mentor who has an interest in helping you succeed! Ask him, "To achieve the goal of _______________. What is it you think I need to know? What do you suggest I do?"