Advice for a new investor

[Mike Malyy]

Hi all,

I have bought my first investment property last year with OPM, yay. It cash flows, but it has been a very rocky start for me as I had no clue what I was doing even after reading through the books/articles/forums, etc. Now (probably should have done this first), I would like to find a mentor who would take me under their wing and teach me. From all the literature that I have read, it's always suggested to build your network starting at local REI meetups. Is there any other way of finding a mentor besides that? Do you have any other advice for me?
I really want to get into this industry and willing to learn and work hard, but it feels like it’s very difficult to start without any connections, with limited funds, and with a full time survival job.

Thank you

[JD Martin]

Mike,

If you've already bought an investment property, and it cash flows, you have already surpassed probably 75% of the people here. Maybe more than that. Don't discount the fact that you *took action*, which is the hardest part of being a real estate investor. It doesn't sound like you need a mentor so much as a tribe of mentors, which is what BP can be. 

First advice: post in the general real estate sections, rather than in the specific geographic ones. You'll get more feedback that way. 

Second advice: ask the EXACT questions you are trying to find answers for. I will bet someone has a good answer, or can point you in the right direction.