Quote from @Enrique Huerta:
Quote from @Ryan Kwiecinski:
Hi BP Network,
I've been on this site for awhile now, done a ton of reading, and am finally ready to jump in to the real estate world. One of the biggest pointers I keep seeing is to find and work with a mentor. I'm prepared and ready to offer any help or value in exchange for the opportunity to learn, but stuck on the initial process of finding one.
I'm curious how others found their mentors, and any advice or recommendations in finding one?
At the risk of sounding like a broken record, you must find a way to add value to a "mentor." Also, don't be trapped in the old thought of thinking a "mentor" is this elusive, powerful, all-knowing individual who will change your life. That does not exist, but what does exist is a lot of like-minded, creative, thoughtful, and helpful people who are motivated to succeed and help others succeed. As others mentioned, take inventory of you. What are your skills, interests, and ways you can add value? I've had several mentors in my life and at different points in my life.
I've had mentors for sales, for investing, for capital raising, for speaking, and for personal training, etc. It's all dependent upon what you can offer and what you need. Pay to play is OK if you want to hire a "mentor" or "coach" but you can also find local investors and offer to help them. In helping them with something they need, they will mentor you in the process of you helping them. Also, don't ask them what you can help them with. Research them, talk to them, and read between the lines. Gather the pain points and then offer a solution.
If you have someone in mind and don't know what steps to take, add some context to this thread and I'm happy to help you with next steps to move that relationship forward.
Thanks for the feedback Enrique! Those are great tips to keep in mind. I do want to be able to provide value for the opportunity to learn, but I'll definitely take the advice to research beforehand, and look for a problem to help solve (vs just asking).
Regarding skills, similar to my response to Steven above, I'd love to hear your input as well on this. I have an architecture license and work in construction project management. From your experience, would you say the skillsets developed from architecture and construction could lend itself well to add value? (Generally speaking of course)
Lastly, as for now, I do not have someone in mind just yet. I'm basically at square one and curious where I should start looking to even try to find a mentor. I do like your history of having mentors for various areas of growth, that is something I hadn't thought of but will keep in mind going forward.
