My favorite way to find a mentor was to look on Zillow for houses for rent in your area and then click on the ones that are 'for rent by owner' then call them and introduce yourself as an investor in the area who is looking to meet new investors. 

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

They are a large exporter for Columbia.  5.  

Get you ducks in a row before committing.Also, not an expert in that area, but I cannot believe that a cabin double the size will do the same revenue. 

I live in New Jersey area.

Hello Mason.I am looking to invest in the Knoxville area in the near future and would be interested in any recommendations you may have. 

I usually invest / work in Birmingham area, but I have been looking at properties in Baldwin County and plan to invest there also.

Hi Shelly, I'm here in the Metro Atlanta area working as a agent/investor and I'm familiar all those counties.

I paid the first $5K but started having second thoughts because of high vacancy rates in the area.

But I was looking to connect to other investors into the area to help me learn and get a hang of everything.