hey @Robert Richards , congrats on making the decision to change your life for the better ! i agree with all of the post above, a mentor will cost you money only if you want it to. many people have different learning styles , some learn easier by just reading books and other need some one there to show them how its done ( like me ). I think finding your self a mentor is a great idea but be creative about how you do it, put your self out there and show them how they can benefit with you on their team, express what type of skill you have, maybe that something there lacking in also be willing to get your hand dirty and help any way that you can. Other way to find a mentor is just emailing people on bp or go to local meetup up and starting a friendship, your friend help you do things because you have something in common and because they like you as a person, the same apply when it come to real estate.
best of luck in your real estate journey, hope this was helpful and encouraging