In case you are interested - I wrote about my experience finding mentors in this "Ultimate Guide to Finding Incredible Mentors" - I hope that it helps you with your search!

Southern California, SF, New York, DC... it will tie up an incredible amount of your net worth just to pay the money down.

Hi @Danielle Sanders You definitely have the right frame of mind in seeking a mentor - a seasoned local investor can be invaluable in helping you learn the tricks of the trade here.Just be careful that you set expectations correctly for yourself and for the mentor - most of the time that I've sought the advice of a mentor, they've directed me to some resource or material.Let me know if you think that "The Ultimate Guide to Finding Incredible Mentors" might help you in your real estate investing journey!

Hey all,I've been sneaking around BP for a couple months now and it's incredible how much you can learn.

The OP also said he left money on the table when he sold the paper for a 50k profiLets just use the popular 70% rule really quickly.

(you bought his) Let's face it, you will never be at a higher point in credibility with this person than you are now.Chances are he will use some of the money for bills and such, maybe a nice something for himself.

I know that this is incredibly long but I also finished up my senior year of college in another state during this time. 

It all depends on what is popular in your area.  

From what I've read rehabbing is pretty popular in your area.

The most popular markets are ClevelandToledoMemphisBirminghamKCIndyDetroitEach of these markets is popular with turnkey investors because of the low barrier to entry, high rental demand & high rent to price ratio.