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However, getting started can be daunting.
Where do you start?
How do you know what to do?
The answer lies in getting a mentor who has been there before and can help you troubleshoot.
Hamilton and other experts explainedwhy you need a mentor and how to find one.
A mentor can help you avoid making these mistakes or wasting time and money.
When you need advice they can give you a better opinion based on their experience applied to your situation.
The struggle that I find is trying not to waste their time, he said.
He tries to only ask them essential questions because he finds their knowledge invaluable.
Choose Wisdom To Save Money
Not having a mentor can also cost you money, Andrews explained.
I believe in seeking wise counsel whether its free connections Ive made locally or coaches Ive hired.
Grab their coffee, swing by their job sites, bring them opportunities, etc., he said.
However, he urged prospective investors to remember that the relationship should be a two-way street.
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