How would I find a mentor or guide to help me avoid mistakes?

Is there a way to get a mentor to work with me through finding my first deal, (ie help me find a property, not make mistakes and be able to answer questions) so I really learn first hand how to do it (for all aspects, from flipping, to rental properties to wholesaling)? I think this would be the best way to learn- I don't mean classes taught by successful investors, I mean involved guidance. Is this a service that exists? Kinda like interning or shadowing, ideally to help really get the hang of it without making a ton of costly errors. Cuz this is definitely a game where a sight oversight (whoops, termites) could be devastating and its intimidating. 

Thanks!