Should I ask landlords to be my mentor and for investment advice?

[Bryan T.]

I am wondering if it is a good idea to ask landlords in my area to be my mentor or to "shadow" them and follow them around as they do showings of their properties. 

I think that asking successful landlords in the area with a lot of current properties is the best way to get the best investment advice and information but I am not sure if they would be willing to help a newbie get started in real estate investing. 

Do you guys think most landlords would be willing to help a newbie out? 

I have been studying real estate for 2 years and have the capital but I just need to pull the trigger. 

[Nathan Gesner]

If someone asked to tag along, I'd thank them for their interest and bid them a good day.

If they asked to tag along and offered to perform some work for me in exchange, I'd jump at the opportunity.

Don't be a taker. Offer them something of value in return and they'd be stupid to turn you down.