I realize this is something that gets asked a lot and am hesitant to post, however I understand the importance of finding a mentor and am humbly asking for a hand.I currently work in I.T. and would have no problems offering my services in that arena in exchange.

@Peter MacKercher has a small, no-sale group meeting tomorrow night; you can RSVP (free) at Meetup.com, searching for "Dinner with a Mentor".Hope to see you there.

He also finds out how happy they are in the place, without it being a bitc# session to the owner.

On of my mentors mixes everything up.

-----------------------------------------------------------------You can also call St Pete's Code Enforcement at 727-893-7373 but I imagine they will tell you it is not allowed.The state law you are referring to is SB 356 http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0356/Bil...The main point being this:"(b) A local law, ordinance, or regulation may not prohibit vacation rentals, or regulate the duration or frequency of rental of vacation rentals.This paragraph does not apply to any local law, ordinance, or  regulation adopted on or before June 1, 2011."

Hi I'm new to Bigger Pockets and I was in search for a mentor in the metro Detroit area.

Are there any mentors in Dallas that would be willing to show me the ropes in wholesaling?

Oh, you'll get words of encouragement from the wheeler dealer types, jump in, go for it, but most of them won't be around in 3 years, those still saying that are probably trying to sell you something or mentor you.So, from an old vet, get the basics of RE first, stay out of trouble as you begin, don't make a fool of yourself with others in the business, like Realtors or good investors.

We love how the gentrification is happening all around us.I am in search for a mentor who has great knowledge in the JC area.

@Brandon Pretty much every person I have mentored asks that same question and what I tell each of them is pretty much the same and along these lines.You need 4 basic things to get started as a real estate investor and they are: Money, Time, Credit and Knowledge.