Beginning in real estate - use a mentor?

[Rich Bales]

Hello all,

I'm 28 years old and looking to begin pursuing a dream i've had of owning real estate. I've been following the advice I read on the blogs of listening to podcasts, reading books, and attempting to analyze deals. The biggest hiccup I have as I go is I don't necessarily know how to turn this into action and I'm not sure if most are doing their first few deals with a mentor to check things along the way or just go for it and hope for the best based on your personal education? Definitely feel as though i'm in the analysis paralysis stage. Any advice greatly appreciated!

Rich