And sometimes, connecting with a mentor can make a world of difference.

I’d recommend finding a mentor to guide you through the process and considering ways to invest even before you reach $100k, like partnering with others or utilizing low down payment loans.

@Natasha Bradford are you following a course or mentor ?

Suggest you connect with them and do all you can to encourage them to mentor you.

There are thousands of us who are very grateful to have Pace as a mentor.

I believe we will have to get the tenants on new contracts.I haven't been to the area, but I did decide to put full trust into my mentor and the #s still cash flow, although I'm putting in more significant starting cash than I had ever planned on.I'm fortunate to have a decent W-2, and going forward I realize I really have to take full responsibility for the loan and be my own best advocate for the interest rate.  

Start with education - Read books, join local investor groups & find a mentor.

I look for someone that can advice me on what to do with my money. Someone experienced and seasoned, who can hear my plans and goals and give their take on how to reach them, or offer new ideas. 
In short - investor ...

That real estate gurus / mentors have been successful in their real estate investing careers - if they ever actually had one9.

If you search these forums and the FB group, you'll find no shortage of people who don't believe in coaches, mentors or professional guidance in their business.