Looking for a mentor in or around NY or CT

I am really trying to break through the entry barrier and just get started already; I think if I had a mentor it would help me to get started and hopefully he or she will be able to steer me away from making a huge mistake on my first couple of deals.

I live in Queens and work in long island; I also am in CT fairly often as I have family there. If there is someone in any of those areas who would be willing to teach me a bit, I'd be more than happy to split my first several deals with them.

Please send me a private message if you think you can help me.