Consider what questions the potential mentor may ask and how you would answer.

Looking for advice/strategy from like-minded, anti-risk, I want to maximize cash flow type folks.

I feel like people lean more towards the possible cash flow and turn a blind eye to the risks and reality of owning a D property (not saying this one was) when it is 1,000 miles away and they only have to take phone calls from a third party about any issues. 

The majority of the time, when wholesalers send me a potential deal, they will provide estimates for repair costs and after repair value of the property. 

I am joining BP to connect with other potential buyers in my area and across the country

There are humans out there that will happily share their experience, strength and risk management, find those people in your local market.

Id assume he now takes on risk himself since he cosign with me.

To be that’s a question each individual investor/potential investor must answer for himself.  

There were times when my projects were on the verge of failure and I was at risk of losing everything. 

After investing in the Tampa area for 20 years, these spots in Tampa have the most potential for equity and rental appreciation: Seminole Heights is full of energy, attracting a creative crowd that’s great for residential investments.