After hanging around these forums for about half a year now, I've noticed that the word "Guru" gets tossed around quite a bit, and (understandably) not in a good way. It's a label that tends to be used interchangeably...

How do I co-exist with my mentor in the same area without souring the relationship? Thought?

Hello, my name is Hyuma Takamatsu, an 18 years old, college student at Rutgers University. Over the past few months, I have been researching a lot about real estate investing through books and podcasts. I gotta admit,...

Hello everyone, brand new to Biggerpockets and very excited to learn everything I can. I have a question for those of you deep in the weeds on this. I am working a full time job while beginning my investing career and...

Almost 3 years ago we acquired a 4-plex that was owner financed, one which we would have had limited opportunity through conventional financing to purchase.  We have since refinanced (3.625%) and cashed him out and no...

Hey guys, my name is Eric and I am just getting started up in Western PA with two other partners, who are also new to real estate. We all grew up within an hour of the area we are looking to invest in (maybe near slip...

First:I was a student of Brians for about 30 days before quitting the program.There were a few reasons I quit but one of the main reasons was I no longer had any trust in Brian Gibbons and the things he said he was...

I can go to work for local, experienced wholesaler who does a high volume of deals and wonder what I should consider upfront. Deals would be split for a year, and there is a modest fee to start. Like others have writt...

Hello,When you investors started out, how many of you used a mentor?How did you establish that relationship? Paid for their program they were selling at an REI club meeting? Split a deal?Did you feel it was worth it?T...

Does anyone have a legit experience involving a mentor/mentorship that lead to REI success?