Don't Reinvent The Wheel

[Rick Griffith]

One of my favorite quotes is by Isaac Newton, "If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants". As a new investor I see how profound this statement is. Most investors will try and do it all themselves. They feel because they've read a few books, went to a seminar, and took a course they have this real estate thing figured out. While attaining knowledge through these means is very important and incumbent to ones success, a book can't answer your specific questions. No matter how in depth the course or seminar is, there is usually a few things that leave you scratching your head. Those few things you don't understand and chose to be ignorant to can cost you a lot of time and money. This is why seeking a mentor is one of the most important choices in your investing career. The learning curve is significantly cut when you have access to the brain of someone who has done what you want to do. If you don't believe me on the importance of a mentor check out these articles:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/stevenberglas/2012/02/...

http://www.dumblittleman.com/2015/02/7-reasons-suc...

http://blogs.wsj.com/accelerators/2013/05/27/wendy...

Don't be lazy when trying to find a mentor. Don't approach them with a broad question, because they get a ton of them everyday.  Rather, reference something they may have said in the past and ask them questions on that. It simply comes down to doing your homework. NO ONE WILL EVER DO ANYTHING UNLESS THEY WANT TO. This is why you must create value for them. What can you offer to them? While I'm still in the process of finding a mentor, I will never devalue the importance of one. A mentor can be the difference between you reaching your dreams in 5 years vs you reaching it in 20. Here are some useful resources in finding yourself a mentor. Thanks for reading :)

https://findamentor.com

https://www.themuse.com/advice/9-tips-for-findinga...

https://fizzle.co/sparkline/how-to-find-a-mentor