Do I need a mentor?

[Darius Lemon]

Hello Everyone. I’m a 20 year old from the Chicago area and I’m just starting out. I’m currently reading “how to invest in real estate” by Brandon Turner. Do I absolutely need a mentor to become a successful investor or can I just continue to read different books and go based off of what I’ve learned from reading? I’m currently leaning towards wholesaling so I can make money to potentially fund the down payment on my first house hack 4plex and start from there. I’m still learning a lot so I don’t know much.

Also, are there any clubs or events in the Chicago area I can attend to network?