Do you run around judging people who buy nice cars,  travel the world,  get massages?  

So stuff like that will need massaging.

.), you can’t recognize a good deal until you’re an expert at evaluating a deal5) talk to lenders and determine the type and amount of funding you can attain6) search like crazy, have fun with it, be patient, only pull the trigger if the property meets your criteria, don’t massage the numbers too hard to make it work

I am sure he probably still needs to massage the numbers a bit but better than excel spreadsheets and a box of receipts.

Offer money, to drive for dollars and look for deals, make phone calls, pour concrete, massages....something in exchange for being mentored 

Here’s my share of crazy applicants “He Mr landlord let me grow weed in the attic we can share the profits ““ my wife gives massages... can we work out the security deposit ““I don’t have much money now BUT I have sued my current landlord so can I pay you rent once I get my settlement “ SMH!!

Having been historically, since WWII, known as a military town rife with red light districts, X-rated movie theaters, "friendly ending" massage parlors, drugs, thugs, and gang activities for decades, they are now loving and arms wide open to the TOT and relishing in the fact that they are the "Northern gateway" to San Diego and the first stop that folks can make after leaving Orange County and traveling through Camp Pendleton with no other options.What with all the traffic congestion starting miles North of Oceanside on I-5 and extending on some weekends all the way south to the city of San Diego along with the fact that it's the only coastal  North/South thoroughfare you can use to get here is starting to make Oceanside a much more desirable choice for many travelers and tourists.

@Daniel Singh massage therapy practitioner?

Trust the real numbers, no massaging. 

And if you want a coach who massages your ego on life, REI, or anything else you will never get anywhere.