Newbie, Looking For Mentor In DFW Area...

First of all, just wanted to say hello to everyone. I'm a newbie to REI and registered on here hoping to get some direction.

I'm located in the DFW and am looking for a mentor to learn from and guide me. Thanks. smile confused cool grin rasberry

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  • 64Ford1st December, 2003

    Real Estaet Investor Clubs are a great resource for learning and meeting peers/mentors.Here's a list of clubs in Texas. Hopefully one is near you:

    Association of Independent Real Estate Owners (AIREO)
    http://www.aireo.com

    Contact: Bill Woodall
    Telephone: (214) 745-8900
    When: 1st Thursday of each month, Networking at 6:30pm
    Where: DoubleTree Hotel, Campbell Center, Dallas



    Wealth Builders of Austin
    http://www.keystowealth.org

    Contact: Rudy Gutierrez **Please See My Profile**
    Telephone: (512) 458-5201
    When: 3rd Monday of the month, 6:00pm Networking, 7:00pm Program
    Where: Alamo Title Meeting Room, 9600 N. MOPAC Expwy, Ste. 225, Austin



    Brazos Valley Real Estate Investor's Association
    http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/brazosvalleyreia

    Contact: Alexander Rubio
    Telephone: (979) 693-3333
    When: Last Thursday of the month, 7:00pm
    Where: Denny's Restaurant, 607 Texas Ave., College Station



    Austin Real Estate Investors Club

    Contact: Robert S. Guest
    Telephone: (512) 671-8828
    When: First Tuesday of each month, 6:50pm
    Where: OMNI SouthPark Hotel,
    IH35 & Ben White, Austin



    The Realty Investment Club of Houston
    http://www.richclub.org

    Contact: Charles P. Bridgman
    Telephone: (713) 726-0657
    When: First Saturday of the month, 8:30am
    Where: Hilton Hotel, U of Houston,
    4800 Calhoun, Houston



    Wealth Builders of Houston

    Contact: Jim Kennedy
    Telephone: (713) 903-7777
    When: 3rd Thursday of the month, 6:30pm
    Where: Crown Plaza Hotel Restaurant,
    2222 W. Loop South, Houston



    San Antonio Real Estate Investment Association (SAREIA)

    Contact: Michael Walloch
    Telephone: (210) 771-4663
    When: 1st Tuesday of each month, 6:30pm
    Where: Omni Hotel, I-10 & Wurzbach, San Antonio



    South Texas Real Estate Investors Association

    Contact: Mark Pantak **Please See My Profile**
    Telephone: (361) 438-0345
    When: Last Wednesday of each month, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
    Where: Local restaurant, McAllen



    REIC of San Antonio

    Contact: Gary Young
    Telephone: (210) 310-2920
    When: 1st Thursday of each month, 9:00am
    Where: 7500 Paradise Rd. (off Walzem Rd.), San Antonio



    Dallas/Fort Worth Real Estate Investment Network (DFWREIN)
    http://www.dfwrein.com

    Contact: Cathy Crowe-League **Please See My Profile**
    Telephone: (972) 644-9885
    When: 1st Tuesday of each month, 6:30pm
    Where: Renaissance Hotel (Midway & LBJ), Dallas



    Austin Real Estate Networking Club

    Contact: Angelique Naylor **Please See My Profile**
    Telephone: (512) 498-9029
    When: Third Thursday of each month, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
    Where: Varies, please call for location.



    Beaumont Real Estate Investment Club

    Contact: Bill Bianchi **Please See My Profile**
    Telephone: (409) 892-2222
    When: 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 5:30pm
    Where: Fuddrucker's on Dowlen Rd. @ Parkdale Mall, Beaumont



    Alamo Investors Association
    http://www.alamoinvestors.com

    Contact: Linda Zeigler **Please See My Profile**
    Telephone: (210) 979-2626
    When: First Thursday of every month, 6:00pm-9:00pm
    Where: Airport Hilton, 611 NW Loop 410, San Antonio



    A-1 Investment Club

    Contact: Linda **Please See My Profile**
    Telephone: (972) 257-1578
    When: 2nd Monday of each month, 7:00pm
    Where: AmeriSuites Hotel, 4235 W. Airport Fwy. (Hwy. 183 off Esters), Irving



    RGV Real Estate Investors Association

    Contact: Oscar Leal
    Telephone: (956) 683-0726
    When: 3rd Thursday of each month, 7:00pm-9:00pm (optional dinner at 6:00pm)
    Where: Cimarron Country Club, Mission



    Realty Investors Clearing House (R.I.C.H. Club)

    Contact: Rick Gossett
    Telephone: (254) 776-5844
    When: Last Tuesday of each month, 6:30pm networking, 7:00pm meeting
    Where: 1600 Lake Air Dr. (Old SMI building), Waco

  • Kitjai261st December, 2003

    Thanks 64Ford. Being as I am new to the Real Estate Investing world, are there any helpful tips, suggestions you guys would recommend I do in order to gain more insight into this field as a complete beginner? Is this site good for complete newbie information or is there another place I could look to which could provide me with useful information in order to help me break into this business? Thanks in advance... and sorry for all the newbie questions.

  • Tedjr2nd December, 2003

    I would be glad to help

    PM me

    Good LUCK and HAPPY HOLIDAYS

    Hope this helps some

    Ted Jr

  • Brandon20022nd December, 2003

    Man! That was an excellent reply! I had no idea either that there was support clubs here in my area.

    I am going to contact them today. Thank you very much.

  • Kitjai262nd December, 2003

    Ted Jr, you have a PM.

    Do you guys think that local investment clubs are a good place to start? I'm completely lost as far as how to get started, but yet soooo anxious to get started. Do you guys think those local clubs would be helpful and understanding to give guidance to complete newbies? I guess I was under the initial impression that those clubs were for seasoned professional investors.

  • cpifer2nd December, 2003

    Well, for one thing, I'm glad you joined the DWF Real Estate Investment Club - thank you.

    I have been to the other local club meetings and did great finding vendors. I find that most so=called "Mentors" are really Vendors wanting to provide you witha service. I'm not saying that is bad because we did get some really great paint and floor covering guys.

    There are a LOT of RE Investment Ops in the DFW area.

    C-

  • dejayjohnson10th December, 2003

    Hello everyone I'm also a newbie in this business looking for guiadance and a mentor in the Northeast georgia area.

  • LarryTX11th December, 2003

    I would be happy to help you get started if you need the help. Coantact me and we can go from there.

    Dallas, TX - Investor

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