Creative Finacing agent?

[Alma Mills]

We recently purchased and did a complete remodel of a 4 unit property that we now live in her in Los Angeles. We want to buy another property this year but will not have the 25% down to do so. Because of this we are looking for creative financing deals and with that we are looking for an agent who is knowledgeable about buying houses in foreclosure before they go to auction, seller financing, hard money or private money lending, and subject to's. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Do you think an agent that is knowledgeable about these type of deals or an attorney would be best? Or do I really need to find one of these elusive "mentors" everyone talks about.