A number of things go into determining a charge for services so it's difficult to even ball park without knowing exactly what was done.1) Was this the first year of the engagement?

@Said Abou NaderAs a mentor myself, I find that the most effective way for me to be of service to my mentees is to understand each of their specific needs.If you are considering engaging with a mentor you will be best served by having a clear picture of where you are and where you want to go.Once you have established a goal you can decide on the path to take to get there.

Have some knowledge before you engage your keyboard please.

Is it necessary to educate yourself by doing things like reading books, listening to podcasts, engaging on RE forums, etc.?

Engaging with seasoned investors can offer valuable advice and insights into the local market.Financing Options: Explore financing options for real estate investments.

For the tax savvyI currently hold rentals in an LLCThe same LLC is the owner of another entity which engages in flipping.basically all flipping income flows through K1 to my main entity (which owns rentals) and the to me directly as it's a flow through.I am pretty sure there may be a better way to do it.My cpa suggested that should be taxed as S-Corp on my main holding entity which will pay a salary to myself.Any thoughts or suggestions to improve / insights ?

Now, 2 years later he is as engaged or more engaged then I am.

It would be fantastic to engage in conversations about real estate and gain insights from experienced individuals in the field.Looking forward to connecting with you all and learning from your valuable experiences.

I recommend you engage a local mortgage broker for you.

I'm glad some of the discussions I engaged in have helped you along the way.