Posted by Dennis on February 08, 2010 at 06:46:29:
In Reply to: How do I find a quality mentor in WA state? posted by Rich in WA on February 08, 2010 at 02:30:38:
Hey Rich.
congratulations on your goals! It's good to see that you're willing to take in more knowledge and experience even though you have already experienced some success.
I would start by going to the local real estate investors club. You can search here at creonline, and I also have a link on my site where you can search by state and city.
Ask around. See who your local investors recommend. Your mentor should not only be teaching but doing as well. He should being currently doing deals, and perhaps should be able to show you part of his portfolio of houses he controls/owns.
He/she should have a systematic way of moving you along your career that starts off with profitable- low risk strategies such as wholesaling and then gradually moving you from there.
Don't put too much down up front. Take some basic classes- followed by a stand alone class such as wholesaling and start making money from there using some of your profits and experience to finance your further education.
Dennis