Southern California, SF, New York, DC... it will tie up an incredible amount of your net worth just to pay the money down.

Hi @Danielle Sanders You definitely have the right frame of mind in seeking a mentor - a seasoned local investor can be invaluable in helping you learn the tricks of the trade here.Just be careful that you set expectations correctly for yourself and for the mentor - most of the time that I've sought the advice of a mentor, they've directed me to some resource or material.Let me know if you think that "The Ultimate Guide to Finding Incredible Mentors" might help you in your real estate investing journey!

Hey all,I've been sneaking around BP for a couple months now and it's incredible how much you can learn.

(you bought his) Let's face it, you will never be at a higher point in credibility with this person than you are now.Chances are he will use some of the money for bills and such, maybe a nice something for himself.

I know that this is incredibly long but I also finished up my senior year of college in another state during this time. 

As possibly the most successful real estate investor around today, Sam Zell is a great source to listen to.  I found some notes from his latest conference presentation, and the link is below.  Here are a few parts:Sam...

It must be difficult living in that environment.  

As a landlord we are responsible for a safe environment for our residents.

If so, that is incredible!

USAA and Navy Fed can be incredible resources for vets too.