I plan to grab a mentor along the way at some point.

Consider seeking a mentor as well.

Seek professional advice from real estate agents, financial advisors, and mentors in exploring multiple avenues for finding your first property; Conduct thorough due diligence.Good luck!

To keep going, join local real estate groups, get a mentor who knows your chosen area, start with small deals or team up with those who know the ropes, and keep an open mind as what you like may change. 

This mentor's advice all comes down to having an intentional approach to salesmanship.

That said, if you are interested in a tax coaching session to work through the details please DM me.

If you don't do it yourself, make sure you have mentors or team members that will help you through these decisions. 

But if you have no experience with this, you should seek the help of an experienced partner or mentor. 

Are there investment friendly mentors that are willing to bring the water hose spray down a tad for me so I can learn next steps?

My mentor house hacked in the 70s.