Instead, finding a mentor or real estate internship would be something that I would love to do.

For me personally I’ve found that books tend to inspire me and light the necessary fire that’s needed to work towards a goal but I think finding a mentor that is already doing what your doing will be far more beneficial and accelerate what you are wanting to do!

This can be done through Podcasts, Books, and Mentors you find by networking.I'd pick up a copy of Set for Life by Scott Trench as it has a good framework for financial independence, especially for a newer investor.

@Paul De Luca My plan is to connect with investors and try to find them and analyze deals for them till I'm able to get a network going, I was planning on having an investor and an investor agent to take me under their wing and mentor me.

One of the things I’ve seem to have learned that has been repetitive is that it is recommended to have a mentor.

I would love to have a mentor that could help guide me through and help me avoid making costly mistakes.

If anyone knows of anyone in my area that’s willing to mentor, please reach out.

Start growing your network, look on Facebook/BiggerPockets for different events, find a mentor doing what you want to do, and get to know the local lenders/brokers.Try to attend your local REI networking groups and meetups.

I tried to learn by shadowing but unfortunately, I didn't get a mentor so instead, I read books and join groups.

This can be done through Podcasts, Books, and Mentors you find by networking.