Looking to provide part time help to learn

[Leland S.]

Hi - 

I've been listening to the podcasts for almost a year now and listening to recommended audio books on investing and wealth building. My past investing has been purely in high risk derivatives for the last 10 years which hasn't panned out well at all. After realizing the market is essentially gambling, I started looking to real estate as I love the idea of having my money in something physical and real. 

With all these options to invest I'm really not sure what is for me or even affordable. I'm interested in many different types of investing, but was always put off to buying homes since I live in Silicon Valley and I figured I couldn't afford it. So I'd like to work with someone as a mentee to see how they do it and get involved however I can. 

I currently live in Mountain View CA as an engineering contractor for an aerospace/defense company. I have about 12 years experience with a BS in Electrical Engineering and a Masters in Systems Engineering. 

I'm open to working with people outside this area, the west coast would be best, but certainly would love to see how people are making money in this crazy market here currently. 

Please direct message me if you feel we could benefit each other!

Thanks

Leland