If anyone with an established pedigree would be interested in serving as a mentor, I'd be most appreciative.  

Be upfront with both parties and good luck.Also this should serve as some motivation to get licensed so that it doesn't happen again.

MLS is one avenue but keep in mind that (like myself) there are 1000000000000 agents out there, who serve the 20000000000000000 people interested in being or becoming an investor. 

A big part of it was due to your help on the front end of the project.Make sure to check out the local REIAs:meetup.com/nmacremeetup.com/abqreiaHow can our community help serve you?

I look forward to meeting successful investors in both Houston and Austin, talking "shop", and seeing how I can serve in making transactions happen.

There is a way/website you can search for everyone who has been served/received notice for civil serviceman's/sailor's act within the last 30 days.. but you will then need to do some extra legwork to cross reference the "name" of the individual with public record to see what property they actually own.

@Nick Baldwin In addition to what he correctly said, the supplier Must have served/delivered to you (usually by certified mail) a Notice To Owner form, within 45 days of their First supplying materials, letting you know they were supplying materials on your job.  

BP has all the information on real estate served up on a silver platter.

My second job is cooking and serving at a restaurant in my town.

If  you're buying a property to serve students from a known party school, you should probably be prepared for a lot of partying… (not sure if that is the case)