I also can teach you Spanish or Japanese.

Then the craziest thing happened...The next day I walk into work (still needing a cup of coffee) and one of the construction project managers (PM) walks up to me and the conversation went something like this:"PM: Hey, since your dad shot you down yesterday, I know that you are needing investors to help you get started in real estate.

If you're in the area and have the time, I'd love to buy you a cup of coffee (or a beer) and pick your brain.Thanks,-Sean

For example:I hitchhiked across Latin America (Colombia to Chile) for 20 months.I taught myself to speak Spanish and Portuguese without formal lessons along the way.I landed the jackpot of a firefighting career in a major metropolitan city fire department after four years.I’ve stumbled plenty.

Plus, my Spanish isn't that great :)Given this is Indy, what would your expectation be for a handyman's hourly rate be?

We share plates, silverware, cups, spices, pots & pans, etc.

We would teat them to their favorite cup of coffee anywhere they want!

That's right, Mami like in Spanish, only its a very Japanese name!

My office is in Santa Monica - can I take you out to a cup of coffee or dinner and pick your brain a little?

Its not going to happen over night for anyone starting out but it can happen.I think there is just a little too much doom and gloom in this thread (again, it could be a reflection of the time when the thread was started).Just my 2 cents, that and a 5 dollar bill will get you a cup of joe.