Maybe if you were to phrase this as I have "BLANK" (weather it be free time or man power) to help any experienced investor doing "BLANK" (whatever it is you want to learn) you would have a solid shot at finding a mentor in your area that is already doing what it is that you want to learn.

I don't imagine any eviction notices would be published in the local press, mainly because of space and manpower issues (not to mention, most newspapers keep far away from landlord-tenant disputes).However, the info itself should be public information that is readily available, regardless of state, because it is a legal action and can be found in court records.

Find a broker who needs manpower and learn.

I have previously done 3 rehabs at a time with 3 different crews, I have the manpower and the knowhow, just not the knowledge of raising capital.  

It would be in your best interest to choose a company that wants to work in those areas, has the experience and man power to do so. 

Hey Jacob,My team and I currently manage apartment buildings in a few different areas of the County and have the infrastructure/man power to take on more with relative ease.  

I understand not everyone has the manpower resources that I have to do a quick 1 day overhaul, so this will approach will account for that.

I am fairly well-versed in construction methods and materials, but short on time and manpower, so-to-speak.  

In my opinion, some may have to talk to several agents until they find someone genuinely to be simpatico.As for the contractors, I have a company that is short on man power but the owners have a ton of experience - they can't do it all on their own though.

I will give a deposit (30%) and then can and will if asked, float some funds (less than 20%) during the project to cover manpower but I will not hand over the final 50% check until work if finalized.