With all the capital trying to get into multifamily right now, your best bet is to pick markets with the best fundamentals (population growth, job growth, schools, infrastructure, etc.)

Along the way, I've started to pick up some of the lingo and structure of what goes into financing a deal. 

I'm a fairly new real estate investor with only a few small deals under my belt.I was recently speaking to a big time investor in my area and really just trying to pick his brain.

You can build a relationship with the seller and can pick up clients easier. 

Real estate is a good investment, and it is steadily rising as a promising investment option. Provides cash flow, and the value usually increases and gives a substantial return on investment. An ideal investment that ...

Beers or lunch on me so I can pick your brain some more.

Test drive 3-4 and pick the one that works best for you. 

I have the area pick out, the price range and the condition of the property I am looking for.

Pick your market, set your numbers, trust your instincts and go to work.

The problem is; it is difficult to find someone who will watch your back and by the time you realize you picked the wrong mentor you already invested and lost a portion of your hard-earned money and the only thing that was guaranteed before you invest your money based on another person's advice is that person will not refund your money.I sort of have a hatred for people have the titles Financial Advisors, Investment Specialists and my biggest hatred is for Stock Brokers.