Guru, mentor or other program?

[Daniel Cuevas]

Hello everyone! I am new to the investment game (located in Southern California) and looking to get as much knowledge as possible and I have bought plenty of books but I still feel uneasy. I know the importance of getting a skilled mentor or being a part of a great program and acquire as much knowledge from that. I have gone to a seminar conducted by Than Merrils company 'Fortune Builders' but it is highly overpriced and definitely not something I will take advantage of. So the question is, has anyone been a part of a great and successful program where they felt guided them through their career? Any other tips I should be considering? Thank you all for the help.

[Kevin Crosson]

Hey, Daniel! I'd suggest that now that you've read a lot of books, you get out and meet other investors at networking events. There's a BP Meetup at UnUrban Cafe in Santa Monica the second Saturday of every month from 11-2, and plenty of others that you can find. Meeting investors in this casual and free space is an easy way to get to know and learn from them. Start asking them if you can help them in any way to learn. I bet you'll get takers! Bottom line: you can pay money to "mentors," or seek them out and maybe even earn money helping them out with deals while you learn. Hope that helps. Feel free to reach out if you have any other questions or want to know more about the meetups!