Looking for Tampa, FL area Mentor/Internship

[Bryce Kennebeck]

My name is Bryce Kennebeck and I have completed a year of college to which I have decided is not for me. I have a rather in depth knowledge on business's and things of that sort. I'm going to start my career as a merchant mariner within the next year so that I will have the ability to fund my REI. I am looking for someone who will show me real estate investing inside and out (Single family, Multi-Family) such as walking property's, Refinancing, Loan requirement, and tips and tricks just to name a few. I will have about 7 months between now and my reporting date for my mariner school. I have saved up 40k but don't feel comfortable or as financial sable as I would like to be to invest on my own quite yet. I'm looking in the Tampa area as this is where I would like to invest eventually. I'm willing to travel to Tampa or near by area if necessary to learn/help if needed for as little as a few days to potentially a few weeks. Not sure If this is a common thing to do or the place to look for a mentor/Internship but i'm very interested in talking with like minded people and to see what I can expect in the areas market as I feel this is my next stepping stone. Any advice or knowledge is appreciated, Thanks!