You get to learn at the REI as well as network with people in your area.In fact, I found an expert flipper in my area at one of the REO meet up and he is willing to mentor me.

@Michael Prim if you are a new investor and this is your first crack at it, I'd try and hook up with a mentor, someone you can trust to run the numbers with you.

I am fortunate  enough to know several people that are professional investors and are willing to spend some time mentoring and giving me experienced advice.

I am looking for someone like a mentor to steer me in the right direction to success.

Here's a much earlier thread (by Steph's teacher) that has interesting bits from Steph herself, in between the "for and against" hyberbole:- https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/79/topics/410...Fast forward seven years, and the latest reincarnation appears to be: quickflipninja.comThere are multiple threads about that one too eg:- https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/79/topics/179...Everyone needs to make up their own minds as to yea or nay regarding allowing themselves to be upsold into expensive education/mentoring, or, researching the same info for "free"!

I want desperately to find a niche, mentor or something that can get me started.

Any help, mentoring and advise is greatly appreciated.

Now, I wouldn't be so short about that post if she didn't have "real estate mentor" in her signature line, that implies knowledge and experience, 17 years is long enough but if you're not current then much of that can be irrelevant, we get a lot of folks on here with guru knowledge based on folklore, just be more careful as to what you take in off the internet. :)@Jaylyn Heartso   First, what is "MMJ friendly"?

Looking for guidance and mentors.  

I am also seeking a mentor.