Commercial Real Estate Investing, how to get started or finding a mentor?

[Eva Sha]

I have a background in architectural design and would like to get into commercial real estate investing, but I don’t know where to start. Anyone have any suggestions? Anyone know anyone who does mentoring for newbies like myself? I’d appreciate any advice.

[Michael K Gallagher]

The architecture angle is an interesting one.  are you looking to start working in the space or just learn more about owning and operating commercial assets?

Regardless I'd think if you reached out to boutique builders, brokers, commercial specific architects, there'd likely be a beneficial relationship there and some organic mentoring that happens.  

I'm sure there are plenty of paid mentors and coaches out there, but from personal experience its been the on the job 1 on 1 time with someone doing what you are trying to thats been most impactful to me.  

hopefully its helpful,