@Linda Weygant thank you so much for bringing me into this conversation. And thanks for being so amazing in what you do. People are wise to fight for your services *Hey BP here's a tip for you- Linda like to be partnered in on deals...she'd rather work with you than just for you, so have a big project that your really need someone system and detail oriented??? Maybe looking for EVERY tax advantage and fiscal advantage of your newest deal? Maybe you can get your foot in the door with what SHE wants...not just with what you want...just sayin'* (Linda, you can punch me later)
@Austin Fruechting man, you nailed it. And I consider myself VERY willing to give my time to others. Just follow through and follow up. If some new investor wants to get my time then BUG me about giving it to you. I don't sit around always thinking about who I can help today. Ask (nicely and with something to offer) and you'll likely receive.
@Steve Vaughan VERY good point on sharing docs. I had offered to share parts, passages, ideas, and even addendums with people who have asked from INSIDE the state the contract was drafted for. But, we live in a litigious society. I want to help all the time...but that never grants you the freedom from being hurt by such altruism ANY of the time.
To wrap up: I used to be very anti-coaching. Anti-system sales, anti-book pusher...But, then I realized that I was just as much as a know it all as the pushers of info..worse. I was the pusher of my own opinion! Now, if people approach me to coach them I walk them through a list of questions that best lets me know if 1) we will work well together 2) I can deliver what you need 3) I am the best person for the job 4) that you will follow through and actually profit.
Cheap mentors:
Books
Podcasts
Blogs
New guy know-it-alls who know nothing
Old people looking for the new guy to be HER/HIS exit strategy* but you work for nothing and learn it all for free (one must also search out current information from clubs or BP bc many mom and pops don't run their business AS a business)
Buying an investing system (to a point) to get you started on the right track
REI CLUBS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Peer to peer mentorship and partnering is SOOOOOOO powerful!
*means best option
Coaches with the most value:
Local exports who do what you want to do in your back yard (make them partners?)
A successful investor who customizes your learning platform and pay structure based on symbiotic needs/wants
If you want a coach bc you want some hand holding...go get it. But only if you are actually going to move forward with your investment career. Its never easy.
