Those who do last are ones who build relationships and trust through their transactions.

Take advantage of that and try to make relationships with local like-minded investors.

I'm free for the summer (May through August), so hopefully I'll have the opportunity to shadow at least one investor (first-timer or expert).Also, I have included the option of hiring me as an assistant, if needed, so it can be a mutually beneficial relationship.

Making solid relationships and being willing to think outside of the box and open to different ways of doing business is how I got my start.  

I am looking to making relationship and finding mentors in North Carolina to get a real good foundation in real estate and build to become a Real estate investor!

You bring up a good point though, it's about the future relationship.

Now I build relationships with my tenants and my contractor.

The atty had as many questions as I did and wanted to the relationship to figure things out.

You are building relationships with these banks and eventually can increase those credit limits.

The above communication in no way creates an attorney/client relationship.