Should I cut my losses and seek a team or a mentor?

Does anyone know of any other sites on which I may seek Private lenders?

Greetings Self-Storage Enthusiasts,So I've been silently stalking BP for self-storage guidance for a few months and it's time to break the silence.

Looking for advice on "long distance" investments, as the "local" market around here is inclusive of about a 300 mile radius in order to find inventory and deals...Any thoughts or guidance?

I have joined BiggerPockets to share my commitment and expertise with the BiggerPockets community by offering professional guidance and advice in areas including real estate deals and transactions, business development, and project management strategies to improve outcomes, budget management and customer solutions.As someone who has personally experienced, solved problems and developed projects in the areas of real estate development involving engineering, architecture, construction I welcome conversations in these areas as well as those below: Areas of interest include: pro forma development, technical due diligence, strategy and company growth; development, deals and transactions; portfolio development & management; leasing; construction, engineering and architecture in project design and technical operations.Real Estate, Construction and A/E, project manager, Real Estate Investor with more than twenty years of integrating business, engineering , architectural expertise and real estate development, construction management experience in designing, managing and investing in more than $126.5 million of commercial and multi-family properties and over $100 million in private and municipal projects encompassing design/build, structural, electrical, mechanical/civil engineering and architectural services, construction management, real estate investments, due diligence, pro forma development and financing.

A feeling of confidence and power came over the young eagle and it knew instantly that it was not meant to just survive like all the other animals.It was destined to fly and soar above the storms and seek its own world where most fear to go. 

My name is Ryan Drowne and I am new to the real estate investing industry, seeking to gain as much knowledge as possible in order to be successful.

I would really loved to speak to people that are seeking the same and those who have  the experience in this field.

I've made the decision to invest this fall (regardless of what I choose), or at least start the ball rolling and I think I may find a lot of great guidance here. 

I am seeking your input on a situation I am currently facing in regards to making my primary residence into my first rental property.