Hey @Bryan Collins these articles may help:http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/04/23/acquisition-domination/http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/04/16/finding-mentor-real-estate/Always feel free to reach out to me and if there is any way I can help, I'll do it!

Or giving back maybe couching someone and teaching/ mentoring them to get to were you are.

I'm also looking for a good local mentor to build a relationship with and have him/her show me the ropes as I help them be more successful in any way that I can.

Some people get great results from paying mentors and REI education orgs huge amounts (by my standards).  

So try and enjoy your seminar and learn a lot, but don't let them sell you on another package or mentoring or anything!!

Read a lot and find a mentor sooner rather than later.

I am looking for a mentor that I could meet and talk with.  

What are most important are the clauses in the contract, which enable you to wholesale, assign or back out of the deal if you have to.It is not illegal to wholesale in Florida (I mentor real estate attorneys, who want to also become investors.)

Many a times we are hesitant to post a question, but surprisingly you will find there are lot of ways to answer the question and its always to get to have multiple perspectives.As @Ned Carey says - Just ask the questions and follow up with people, keep in touchAlso would recommend reading How do I find a Mentor?

I'm actively seeking partners or mentors in the five cities area that can utilize my management skills, construction knowledge, and outgoing personality to add value to their business model or network.My wife is pre-approved for $300k USDA loan and looking to buy immediately in Atascadero, Templeton, Santa Margarita, or Morro Bay.