Attend seminars , classes - Online Or local.

Start attending some of the area meetups, align yourself with experienced, trusted professionals that may be willing to JV or partner with you until you are more confident and have a little more knowledge and experience under your belt. 

if your curious...give the number a call.The best chance to connect with a potential mentor as you described your idea of him/her would to be go attend and network at your local REIA and/or other Meetup investor groups so you can meet actual folks who are making things happen locally.If you have any further questions...PM me and we'll connect.  

Try to attend your local REI networking groups and meetups.

Attendance is about 50 to 60.

I just attended a seminar by Vena Jones Cox about wholesaling and she recommended getting your entire assignment fee when you assign the contract and not attend the closing.

@Jim Keller thanks for the input Jim...I've never been to the real estate meeting but I plan on attending maybe ok meet you guys there👌🏼 I have a ton of experience on the phone I own a nationwide telemarketing company lol... but I look forward to putting those skills to work in this field 

Attend the FREE WEBINARS3.

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses,The Book on Estimating ReHab Costshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookLocate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.Consider checking out HUD homes for small multi's owner occupied gets first crack.You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

Then, you can rent it out to your buddies while you attend school, and keep it as a student rental when you graduate.