Check out the Ultimate Beginners Guide - it has incredibly valuable information for new and experienced investors.

In the book, they speek about how important it is for a beginner like my self to find a good mentor but what are some good qualities that I should look for?

Welcome To BP @Ross Blankley Since you are new, check out the free beginners guide under the learn tab above.

The book Ultimate Beginner's Guide to REI would be a good start.

Lots of hype with no information. unless his family and dog and beginner real estate counts. 

Read the Ultimate Beginners Guide to Real Estate investing found here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investin...2.

Fill in the foundation below.Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere Check out BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide - A fantastic free book that walks through many of the key topics of real estate investing.Check out the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A weekly podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice.

Here are some recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSet up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsRead Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingCheck out BP Podcasts: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/If you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select the name of that person which should appear below the comments box.

Make sure to check out the Ultimate Beginner's Guide to REI ebook.

If you have success would a beginner have any success?