Who I did know was my renovation contractor at my own house who agreed to do the work and he's been a constant source of wisdom, information, and support.

We typically buy C class stuff, and I constantly hear discussions about how C class won't be affected by all the new construction, because "they're not building anymore of those," or "where do you think everyone has to move when jobs go away," and any number of other conversations.  

It keeps creeping through the fence, and my poor dad is constantly trying to kill it.

A smart investor will usually try to create multiple streams of income.

I have a few buyers and I am constantly going to meeting but really don't know how to go and find to right people for help or partnering

But remember if you rent you might invest in High Use High Abuse materials so you aren't constantly replacing every re-rent.  

I have a great 9-to-5 job, but I would like to diversify my income stream by becoming a landlord.  

Would Realtors ever be interested in a payoff stream? 

Obviously the income stream would be split 5 ways, but so too would any maintenance costs, thereby reducing the overall risk of not being able to meet any unexpected bills. 

My girlfriend keeps a clean house and is battling this daily, they are coming in from the walls, under carpet and flooring, neighbors on both sides constantly having issues.