However, what I do have is my personal mentor Bigger Pockets.  

Has anyone ever actually tired using his system or signed up for his mentoring program and use his team to buy real estate?

And how would you suggest maybe finding a mentor in my area?

I'm typing up my first lease agreement and adding in a few amendments I've heard on bigger podcast to a standard lease I got from a mentor.

I wanted juniors and seniors, but now I have some sophmores, so my turnover might be better next summer.  

I'm definitely not in "mentor" status or anywhere near it, but I plan to be one at some point in my life so I can help others.  

In a perfect world  you won't be paying homeowner pricing but contractors are aware of the value they are adding and aren't afraid to up their prices especially if they can tell you are a newbie.Next - everyone on here is looking for a mentor. 

I have mentored others and find it to be very rewarding.   

My youngest just got out and is REI in Louisville, KY.I mentor and work with others helping them learn and think outside the box.

Hello Ana,I'm Brandon from RE/MAX in Huntington Beach,CA and we're together in the same boat.I got my license in June and have taken all the basic sales training the brokerage offers but,it's truly a struggle to get started in this business saturated by both new and long time experienced money making agents.I felt the same way about feeling unprepared and still do to a certain extent but,I am working through my jitters with the help of experienced mentors.I got my first listing from a family friend who had a friend with a house that needed remodeling and repairs.I was in no way ready to handle a transaction alone so my mentor took me by the hand and lead me through every step of the way with an ease an confidence to her that she developed over time and many sales.We sold it on the MLS and had 20 offers from investors and let me tell you it was exciting to be part of it.