How did you find a mentor?

[Kyler Cook]

Hey Everyone, As I get closer to time to invest, as it should be sometime this year, I’m really starting to feel the need to have someone help me with my first couple of deals. I’m independent but also believe I’d have to be a fool to make mistakes that I could avoid by having someone help. My question is, how did you find a mentor and what kinds of things should I look for?

[Jay Helms]

Originally posted by @Kyler Cook:

Hey Everyone,

As I get closer to time to invest, as it should be sometime this year, I’m really starting to feel the need to have someone help me with my first couple of deals. I’m independent but also believe I’d have to be a fool to make mistakes that I could avoid by having someone help.

My question is, how did you find a mentor and what kinds of things should I look for?

 You want to find a mentor that has successfully went where you want to go. With that in mind, you have to have your story and YOUR WHY figured out, other wise you'll waste your and your potential mentors time. 

I will also say while mentors are beneficial, I definitely recommend you to try to find a mastermind group.

Three challenges for you Kyler:

1. Today & Tomorrow: really focus on fine tuning your story. Discover Your Why in why you want to get into real estate investing. Also, be open for course corrections in the future, but decide on a direction and GO!
2. Saturday: Make a list of 10 business people within your reach (meaning you can take them to lunch through your invite alone or a mutual friend invite). Take them to lunch or out for a drink (you buy). Tell them your story and ask them who they can introduce you to. Complete this by Dec. 31. This is usually a weekly challenge but you have a buffer because of the holidays. Ten business encounters (lunch/drink) by Dec. 31.
3. Saturday: Post your desires in your social media accounts. Not once, but constantly and consistently. Do this once a day (at various times) for the next 10 days.

Once you are finished, post back here and tag me. I'd love to see how it goes for you.