I still own residential and commercial (mainly retail) real estate in my personal portfolio.The bottom line - there is ZERO need to get engaged with a guru.

You really need to engage legal counsel.

He would hang at the winery and engage for those coming in for tastings I had many a half sober conversation with him about his being the first late night TV guy.. pretty interesting dude. 

Consider expanding your markets you are looking in so you have exposure to more properties, and if you haven't already, engage with a RE agent who specializes in investment properties so you may have some insight to properties before they hit the market. 

Examples:- If you want to avoid making a costly tax mistake, and you plan to start out as a passive investor in a syndication - there's really nothing that requires professional tax help at the onset- If you're starting out as a flipper (not recommended) and are bringing in family members as partners (also not recommended) - you probably should engage a tax pro early onRead this blog post: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1088325-expla...

Thank you for the engagement

Engage with local market communities like Facebook groups to connect with potential buyers and gather market insights.

You may still take important efforts to expand your expertise and knowledge in the real estate market, even when your age may prevent you from engaging in some activities.

You need someone who clicks with you personally before engaging in a mentor/mentee relationship with the dedication and stress that may be involved.Where to find a mentorStart by looking within your existing network.

I'm excited to engage in discussions, seek advice, and learn from the collective wisdom of this community.