Contacting an Investor (How to Find a Mentor)

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Hey guys, I'm just starting out and am currently trying to get into the wholesaling game by just having read a bunch of books on the subject and from learning from what you guys have posted. I am finding that I am still needing some extra help, I tend to learn easily, but only when I actually go through the processes a couple time.

I was wondering if a good approach to find a mentor would be to go on craigslist and actually find investors who are posting on there attempting to purchase houses and contact them directly from there. I would ask to be a bird-dog and explain that I am just starting out and looking for some guidance. I really need to learn the contracts and all the extra information they don't teach you by just reading books.

Or is there any of you who are located on Long Island looking for some help?

Thanks,
-Mike