How did you find your mentor?

[Ryan Kwiecinski]

Hi BP Network,

I've been on this site for awhile now, done a ton of reading, and am finally ready to jump in to the real estate world. One of the biggest pointers I keep seeing is to find and work with a mentor. I'm prepared and ready to offer any help or value in exchange for the opportunity to learn, but stuck on the initial process of finding one. 

I'm curious how others found their mentors, and any advice or recommendations in finding one?