Find a mentor - Another great way to learn the business.

Find a mentor if you can.

Is it realistic to think the bank will refinance after 1 year.Just looking for some mentoring for someone new to this, but quick to learn and I would be eternally grateful.

You're better off finding a local mentor.

RE simply is not for everyone and that you can go from zero to an investor by learning some techniques etc.. you can learn all of these techniques here on BP or through gurus its all the same material it really is... one is free basically ( here on BP ) the other is paid for.. or you can go the private mentor route ( highly suggested for those WITH Money) and have some business background....

Sure, the edge is just a percent or two above 50/50, and they could easily lose $20K in a single session, but given enough hands, luck is completely mitigated and the results should be almost exactly what's expected...and they don't consider it gambling.As you can see, everyone has their personal definition of gambling. 

Welcome to any mentor, I can offer good interest rate, good security, free assistance in anything I can help with while learning.  

Hello Everyone,I'm John an IT professional who's a newbie when it comes to Real Estate, however with the coach mentoring I feel that I could be successful. 

Hi Everyone,I'm about to do my first RE deal with the help of my father in-law, acting as a mentor (he is a landlord and RE investor locally where I'm buying which is in/around Albany, NY).The deal is a short-sale, and we made a cash offer w/ proof of funds back in mid November 2015.  

Do you have any mentors/friends who have already been doing this and you can call if you have questions?