My favorite way to find a mentor was to look on Zillow for houses for rent in your area and then click on the ones that are 'for rent by owner' then call them and introduce yourself as an investor in the area who is looking to meet new investors. 

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone give you a referral, don’t make the mistake of assuming that PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.We also can’t believe how many owners hire the first PMC they speak with!

I signed up for Bigger Pockets Pro hoping i'll be getting Stessa Pro which sounded like a fantastic deal to get both but I only get Essentials which doesn't meet my needs.

You can meet local investors by registering to attend real estate events in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-events-and-happenings6.

Super easy and I never had to meet him. 

You need an income that meets three requirements:Rents increase faster than inflation to offset constantly rising prices.It must be reliable; it continues even during economic downturns.It must last throughout your lifetime.These are all long-term requirements, so the current interest rates are not the major issue.

I’m hoping she’ll be able to help me with this, but I don’t meet with her for a couple of weeks, so I’m trying to work through a few things in the meantime! 

You'll meet many of his existing students, and learn about their experiences, without a high-pressure sales pitch. 

As long as the ADU is under 900 sq. ft. and meets the state building code, there will be no variance or special permit needed, so no ZBA or neighborhood meetings.

You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.