Secondarily, depending on the error, there may not be monetary damages available (or be very difficult to collect), and this may be the case if lawyers are suggesting the path of least resistance is to seek a variance to resolve the issue. 

That reason will be different for each potential mentor--some mentors will want a monetary return on their time, others will want leads, some will want you to solve problems for them, some simply want the satisfaction of helping you (it's not always about money), some might even be willing to mentor you if they like your sense of humor or personality...but point being: you have to figure out what the mentor wants, and then decide whether you can bring that thing to the table.

.- Put most of your effort towards becoming an incredible real estate agent, detach yourself from the monetary outcome, focus on providing value and an amazing professional service, and build an unwavering commitment to these things for the next 18-24 months.- Focus on learning over results, adding value over being the best, and actively revisting your overal goal, from there you will be setup to have an incredible real estate journey and life.I haven't mentioned anything around real estate investing because if you are committed to doing this investing for a long time, then working on your mindset, working on being a helpful and value add agent, and these fundamental things WILL help you become a successful investor.

I am curious Mario, just purely curious for self, what would such a "coach" be worth to you in monetary compensation?

For the ignorant dummy who responded do not judge me wether or not why or why not if I can reach out to these home owners investors who are struggling with elderly tenants Dont put words in my mouth if you are capable in that small brain of yours I will reiterate once more Now put your ears on ok never did I say investors should not profit or perform accordingly Now about greed in the real estate community of investing it does exist take your head out of the sand I will repeat myself Because I do not cater to ignorant people such as you seem to be I have met good people who are investors I have met greedy selfish people who are investors as well So don't assume as you have about my capabilities  Heres my question why haven't you reached out to provide solutions All you do it seems is point that proverbial finger at others and their opinions suggestions I hope you don't respond I don't communicate well with ignorance To the one who claims seniors are not on fixed incomes do your Research It is because Grandma Grandpa out seniors that our economies have increased and flourished They have worked many years to provide for their families etc They have contributed to social welfare for their years of service our economies in the United States and abroad have become economies of greed and dictatorship oh yes and Greed unending the haves the have nots are definitely with or without The weakness and destruction continue and will continue with corrupt governments vying for total control real estate laws we as investors cannot control monetary laws we cannot control If you doubt my theory of fact read about history and their fiat monetary laws and extinction of their currencies The cure to this economy all economies is to enact the gold standard laws for this will be the salvation of monetary law and strengthen our economical systems If the laws which govern us as investors will change Home prices Food fuel our retirement rental increase profit etc Would subside to affordability inflation would cease for all people would thrive survive in a new stronger economy/world We live in a world of imperfection we are investors We create we provide we profit but we do go against the social conventional grain We use our minds our Godly intuition to build to add to one anothers lives Real estate investing is a slow way to wealth it can be scary it has many challenges it will be a formidable adversary but it will reward you unending for you and yours Where there is a will there definitely is a way I wish you all investors creators problem solvers Gods best Words ended D My words are ended D

Although, as the Fed begins to tighten monetary policy, I do think housing will cool off and even dip a bit.  

Micro lending fills a definite need for people without accessible monetary reserves who need money for an emergency situation or any other situation.  

The BP calculators have inputs for all of these expenses, some are based on percentage and others on actual monetary costs.

My source of funds are taking withdrawals of ROTH contributions (last choice) or using part of a large monetary gift that my parents are going to be gifting to me as part of their estate planning.

@Scott Taylor   E & O = Errors and Omissions  insurance.. virtually every realtor has it.and if you make a monetary claim against a realtor they usually turn it over to the E & O carrier if the claim is sufficient enough.. many of these policies have 5k deductables.Also in most forms and we are going through this right now on a deal I am the seller on in PA were the buyer literally backed out day of closing and wanted their 10k back.. and of course I told them no greaking way.. so we are going to mediation.. and mediation is cheap there only 250 an hour.. the buyer has not appointed an attorney and my Agents will represent me..