2015 Goal Achieved: Mentor an Investor Buying a Property (w/o making a dime on it!) + Giving Thanks to Others

[J. Martin]

The other night after my meetup, a great person and investor expressed her thanks for helping educate, analyze, and chat over the last year (or so?) in her and her partner's search for a property. And how much it really meant to her and her financial future..  :)

It was inspiring hearing that from someone! I can't even imagine how @Brandon Turner and Josh feel! Better than anything I've heard in a while I think :) And on top of that, the 3 of us have developed a friendship over the last year. (and even got to crash in their spare room the other night in San Francisco after staying up too late with them after BART!) I'll let her jump in here if and when she sees this and wants to..

Truly a mutually rewarding experience :)

And I only even know a chunk of the infinite real estate knowledge out there. For the time we have spent talking, there have been many investors that have spared their time, knowledge, and experiences to contribute to my education and growth over the years. More about that below..

Some "Mentor Tips"
This exchange didn't happen from running up to me and asking if I could be a mentor and analyze this and that deal. They came out to meetups regularly, did their own research also, talked to lots of investors, and demonstrated a true interest in expanding their knowledge. (Didn't hurt that they're good people too!). This is similar to the approach I took when I reached out to a local real estate researcher in this recent post. By performing my own analysis and sending it to him instead of just asking questions about his analysis, he was wiling to sit down and share some of his knowledge.

Whether you're buying turnkey, wholesale, or flipping - New York City, Los Angeles, or Houston - genuinely connecting with someone you can get help from and exchange info with can't be measured in gold. And so...

Shout-Outs to the many who have helped me throughout the last couple years!

First, @Johnson H. , who introduced me to BP, inspired me to pull the trigger on jumping in (whether it was his intent or not ;) (And a big thanks to BP!). His meetup in San Jose is also a great resource, and he helps other investors without any financial return to himself. Cheers Johnson!

@Sarah Lamundefined, who scheduled the first meetup I ever went to. This was the kick-off of opening my eyes to what was possible and getting more involved. Thanks Sarah, wherever you are!

@Account Closed , for his insights as a business owner, RE investor, and diligent rehabber :)

There are a ton of other investors that were great in coming out to network and learn at the Summit in SF last November, who I can't thank enough, and many many more investors locally and from around the country on BP that I have learned from person to person and on the BP forums.. and don't have the clicking power to tag them all here..

Last but not least, thanks BP for the great way to learn and connect with other investors!

Have any mentor tips? Have you recently helped mentor someone? Have you recently been mentored and appreciate it? Give someone a shout out!