Finding the right guide

[Nathan Curry]

This is my second post. The first one clarified that my partner and I own a 3rd of a house in the Bay. Her ex-partner owns the other half and we could possibly force a sale. The issue being that the house is big - but currently only set up to house my partner's ex and her new partner. She is open to finding a duplex with a rental income that could house us all within 15 miles of Bernal Heights. The challenge though is where to find the right agent to help broker such a deal. It seems there are brokers and there brokers. If anyone has any advice I would be grateful. There is no potential shift without the right deal..., and clearly, that involves a number of factors. 

Grateful this community exists. 

Oh one more question - what is the difference between an agent and a mentor here? How does the mentor process work? Thanks. Nathan