How to find a great mentor

How to find a great mentor

Specialist · Indianapolis, IN · Member since 2018 · 31 posts · 20 votes

Something you should consider if you are looking for a Real Estate Mentor...

Most Great Real Estate mentors are investors. They haven’t got to where they are by just giving everything away. That being said, you are far more likely to find a mentor who is willing to INVEST her/his time in you as opposed to GIVING her/his time to you.

So, what’s the difference?....

If someone allocates time towards teaching you about REI and you end up not being dedicated and never pursue it any further, the time they spent on you has just become time that was GIVEN away! Which usually means they just wasted "X" amount of time on you.

On the other hand, if you can demonstrate dedication, commitment and a serious pursuit of your goals, the time a mentor spends with you becomes an INVESTMENT in your future. Again, there are tons of great mentors who are excited to invest in you and your future.

Finding a great mentor isn’t difficult and doesn’t require spending a ton of money. Mentors are always near, paying attention, and watching your actions. If you are having trouble finding a mentor maybe it’s time you take a lot at your actions and see how they align with your life goals. 🤔

Agree? Disagree? Anything you would add?

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  • Abel CurielBusiness Member
    Real Estate Agent · Queens, NY · Member since 2016 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    Originally posted by @Steve Richardson:

    Something you should consider if you are looking for a Real Estate Mentor...

    Most Great Real Estate mentors are investors. They haven’t got to where they are by just giving everything away. That being said, you are far more likely to find a mentor who is willing to INVEST her/his time in you as opposed to GIVING her/his time to you.

    So, what’s the difference?....

    If someone allocates time towards teaching you about REI and you end up not being dedicated and never pursue it any further, the time they spent on you has just become time that was GIVEN away! Which usually means they just wasted "X" amount of time on you.

    On the other hand, if you can demonstrate dedication, commitment and a serious pursuit of your goals, the time a mentor spends with you becomes an INVESTMENT in your future. Again, there are tons of great mentors who are excited to invest in you and your future.

    Finding a great mentor isn’t difficult and doesn’t require spending a ton of money. Mentors are always near, paying attention, and watching your actions. If you are having trouble finding a mentor maybe it’s time you take a lot at your actions and see how they align with your life goals. 🤔

    Agree? Disagree? Anything you would add?

    Great post Steve!

    I totally agree. If you can show dedication, commitment and goals WITH plans to reach those goals, you can separate yourself from those who just want to learn anything and everything.

    Narrowing your focus to a specific niche or just a specific REI goal is crucial.

    The only thing I would add is to encourage those seeking mentorship to ADD VALUE! 

    Whether its your time, resources, or knowledge on a specific topic, mentors need to have some kind of investment from their mentee or else the relationship will go nowhere. 

    I have been fortunate to connect with some great folks with knowledge on: photography, videography, SEO marketing, Social media marketing, etc. who have added a TON of value to me in exchange for REI knowledge and resources.

    Thanks again for sharing your thoughts on this topic!

    Have a wonderful weekend!

    Abel

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