Milwaukee REIA is a resource for finding mentors, contractors, and connections to funding sources as well.

You should make sure to have a good network or mentor to help you while you are getting started.

I like Marco and have spoken and had drinks with him over the years quite a few times.Decent bloke and pretty straight shooter.The mastermind stuff is legit as someone that I have looked up to and would consider a friend and mentor even tho we haven't connected in a while is Eddie Wilson (Aspire, Think Realty, Power Room, etc...)Cream of the crop business man, entrepreneur and philanthropist.Marco is affiliated with them so that side of the investment IMO would be safe to say the least.Never was a fan of OPM or venture capital.Raised $500,000 once for a very high risk tech project and got F#$@%ed by my CTO.Was skimming investors capital from the top that should have went to the developers...I shut it down as soon as I found out and paid back my investors (Even tho I heavily stressed that they would probably loose).Now I have someone throwing at me an unsecured LOC of between $250,000 - $500,000 at 12% interest.Can turn it around quite low risk and double doing deals over 12 months but I'm still hesitant lol.Just in case something goes wrong, I'd rather loose my own capital that somebody else's.Call me crazy but it is what it is lol just secure it unilaterally to your projects if being unsecured bothers you. 

My husband and I got started with a duplex, and since then, we’ve purchased a 5-unit and a 10-unit commercial property—without much experience or a mentor.

But I can't help but think that I could benefit from the occasional discussion about real estate strategies or bounce opportunities off one another.Coach Carson's RPM program details below:Cost: ~$2500/yearBenefits (form Website):Personalized Coaching: Members receive direct support and feedback from Coach Carson and selected coaches, including monthly group coaching sessions, one-on-one "hot seat" calls, and small group coaching within Action Teams.Action Teams: These are accountability groups of 8-10 members that meet weekly over a three-month period to set and achieve goals, fostering perseverance and resilience among participants.Comprehensive Resources: Members have access to a repository of documents, systems, checklists, and more in the community swipe file, including tenant screening criteria, due diligence checklists, and rental analysis spreadsheets.Exclusive Community: RPM offers a private community of like-minded investors who prioritize time and freedom over scaling rapidly, providing a supportive environment for shared learning and growth.The Group Targets:Investors with experience owning 1 to 8+ properties, whether short-term (e.g., Airbnb), mid-term, or long-term rentals.Individuals who are coachable, hardworking, and value time and freedom over aggressive scaling.

I recently was able to find a great mentor who was willing to mentor me with underwriting amd alot more.

Another thing I am doing right now is looking for a mentor to help with my strategy, but in the meantime I thought I'd make a post and hear what BP investors would do in my shoes.For my situation, I am 26 and I have a very low income (55-65k annual) for my household and a growing family of 5 to support.

Quote from @Randy Achi: This is where a mentor would come into play big for you!

I started a GC company because it brings in additional revenue.Another important point, are you looking for a mentor or mastermind to join?

Does that facilitate finding mentors or partners?