It would be even better if you can get something that you can easily house-hack like a SFH w/ an efficiency attached to help out with the mortgage.

To maximize the number of transactions you’re involved in you will need to:Be Top of Mind when they think about moving - which requires consistent reminders.Be seen as an Expert – which requires a consistent message and Evidence of Success storiesGain their Trust – which requires communicating integritySo, start out by listing everyone you know in an Excel spreadsheet.

What is your plan/goal - 1 year to 50 years down the road (yep be that deliberate if you can to be that efficient in all things at all times). 

I'm always looking for ways to be more efficient as a landlord.

Efficient negotiations secured the property for $200,000 on favorable terms.

You will get efficiencies of scale with chemicals and service calls.

This leads to building buyers agents that are multi-deal fluent and know how to build collaborative teams that communicate.  

We recently had a deal where we initially didn't bring up seller carry, but through building rapport and consistent communication with the seller, an opportunity presented itself.

Overall, just want to fully maximize on my time, and making sure I am doing everything in my power to be build up my portfolio as efficient as possible. 

If the mentor knows what he’s talking about, has the experience and a verifiable track record then it could be a very cost efficient way of obtaining one on one guidance.