I am looking for a mentor to help me with a few of my first wholesale deals.

Sounds to me like you need to start by wholesaling properties, is the easiest and cheapest way for you to start making a living and grow some cash reserves, find a local wholesaler that is willing to mentor you and learn as much as you can.

However, I do know that I want to get into properties as soon as possible perhaps when I graduate so my plans right now is to save, network, find a mentor and develop my understanding of the game. 

I need a few mentors who are willing to help train us and split the profits of our first 3 deals.

(Get a mentor, this had a hugeee impact on the growth of my business)3) NETWORK the more people who know you and what you do the more money you make.

My friend has bought it and has a mentor that he speaks to over the phone.

I'd love it if anyone could mentor me and help me along the way I'm very coachable and adaptable.

How do I find great mentors that can help me along the way?

Do this for a few months – you may want to take a real estate course to get your license – Attend REIA's – BUT do not trust the sales pitches you will hear – I don’t think you should spend your money on those programs – if you want to spend some money – get a mentor –The candidate for your mentor should be financial successful – in many phases of making money in real estate; auctions, tax sales, lead generations, contract engineering, assignments as well as the many creative clauses’ used to buy real estate.I think you will do well – take it slow and easy – don’t be influenced by big talkers – counsel with spouse – create credit lines – be ready with a form packets of contracts – assignment forms – notes – disclosures and blank checks – study and learn from others ------ AND HAVE FUN – your journey to a better income and more of what you want out of life is exciting and profitable.

I broke into real estate in the early 80s and found a mentor or he found me and learned the land business.