What would you do if you're just starting out?

[Mike Kehoe]

My five-year goal is to have a portfolio of mid to large multiunit properties. What should I do to prepare myself now to get into these types of deals in the future? I've found a mentor that does single family and small multi-unit fix and flips and am in the middle of my first deals with him. In return for his guidance, other than providing cash, I'm helping him grow his/our business. Is this the right starting point?

What would you do?