The importance of a mentor

I’m curious to hear from investors who have been through the wholesaling journey themselves.

For those who started wholesaling, how important was having a mentor or experienced investor in your corner?

I’ve been learning the business and building my wholesale company, and I’m trying to determine how much value a mentor can really provide versus learning through trial and error.

For those who have had a mentor:

• How did you find them?
• What did they actually help you with?
• Did having a mentor help you close your first deal faster?
• Did they help you avoid expensive mistakes?
• What is something you learned from your mentor that you probably wouldn’t have learned on your own?
• Looking back, would you say having a mentor was worth it?

And for those who didn’t have a mentor:

• How did you learn wholesaling?
• What mistakes did you make early on?
• Do you wish you had someone experienced guiding you?
• Would you recommend getting a mentor to someone starting today?

I’m especially interested in hearing the real experiences—not just the success stories.

If you’ve been through the process, what would you tell someone who is just getting started?

How much of a difference did having (or not having) a mentor actually make for you?