But even a hard money lender is likely going to require you to have some skin in the game. 

Property Fixer is another more simpler one.

Real  estate is a long term game to build passive income.Skinning a few hundred bucks a door means a lot of properties.

P.s I have a couple of good friends that wholesale and I have done some myself so I know title issues are part of the game and a good title company is a blessing and earn their pay on fixing title problems.Thank 

Does anyone have any tips, techniques or experiences they would like to share on how a new real estate investor that is trying to get in the game should go about obtaining and mentor and establishing a team

You need to know the rules of the game before you can play, much less be a star. :)  

Think about what the end game looks like and work backwards to see what you need to have in terms of deal flow, cash, management etc.  

I also believe it or not have the old tried and true board games but new tech is desired. .

I listened to an audible for Rich Dad, Poor Dad just last year and played the Cashflow game on the iPad.

Also, they are unlikely to let you in with no skin in the game.