Right way to approach an experienced investor

[Casey Penland]

I started my real estate journey about a year ago. I was still in college at the time and recently just graduated in May so my journey this past year has dealt with gathering as much knowledge as possible. Over this past year, I have listened to numerous podcasts/webinars, read numerous books, and have tried to build my network so I will be prepared when the time comes to invest in my first property. I am only 22 years old and I understand the risk that comes with buying my first property at such a young age with not the biggest income coming in. However, I am someone that learns best through experience and being hands on. Yes, the knowledge I have gathered over this past year will be so valuable in the long run, but I feel it will only take me so far unless I put it to use. Every newbie starting in real estate wants that one person that will walk them through the whole journey so they don't make a mistake. In reality, this is something that is extremely hard to find and if you are in a position like that then you are very fortunate. The question I am wanting to ask here is as an experienced and successful investor, how would you want someone to approach you? Many people like this are already as busy as can be so allowing someone to come in and learn from them might be a task they don't want to take on. Like I mentioned before, I am someone that is always on the look for new opportunities and I believe building relationships is the biggest way to open yourself up to that. So, for all my experienced and successful investors out there, how would you want someone to approach you for valuable insight?