How can I offer my services in exchange for knowledge?

[Andrew Meyers]

Hello,

My name is Andrew and I have been in the construction field for 15 years. I am very interested in real estate investing, but I don't know how, where, when, what to buy. I am currently making 80k a year working as a carpenter here in Oregon. I would like to know how I can exchange my knowledge for the knowledge of a well established real estate investor.  I am not looking for a job or side work. Any Ideas on ways I may be able to help someone that already knows what there doing? And add value wile learning how to invest in real estate in a hands on way. Thank you for any help or information.