Finding a mentor and networking

[Eric Stugart]

I am very new to real estate investing. I am currently reading Brandon Turner’s book about investing in rental properties and I am learning a lot. Something that I keep coming across is networking, finding a mentor, etc. To be quite honest I am worried about networking and finding a mentor because I am nervous I am going to get swindled or get pushed into doing something I do not want to do. I do want to go to local meet ups and meet experienced real estate investors I’m just not sure what to expect and I’m nervous about it. If there is any advice anyone can provide I would greatly appreciate it, thank you.

[Kyle Mitchell]

@Eric Stugart The only way you are going to be successful in this business is to take action and get out of your comfort zone.  You concerns are legitimate but should not be an excuse for taking the first step.  If you are concerned about being swindled then take your time, educate yourself and get to know people in the industry for a while before you spend any big dollars.  But worrying about these things is only going to make your analysis paralysis worse.  Take the first step and attend some meetups and conferences and go from there.  Once you establish some trust and comfort with people you can take the next step.  Good luck!