I would gladly pay a legit mentor to help me fast track the process of finding properties to do this with.

It's a process to locate the ones that do.

I feel like going after them is going to prolong the already delayed process.

However, it is important to familiarize yourself with the legal eviction process in your area and follow all required steps to ensure a smooth eviction process.

However in the past I've done the majority of the physical labor and have grown weary of this part of the process. 

At the end of the day, this is one of those things where it's probably as simple as filling out the form and mailing it in with the fee, and that's all a lawyer will do for you as well, other than send a bill.

Comparing the live-in flip approach to refinancing, the former offers the potential for higher profits through sweat equity but demands significant time and effort for renovations and alternative living arrangements during the process.

I have thought of offering them cash for keys, just unsure how that process would work.

From time to time, I need to hire an outside agent to help fill some of the turn overs. 

I don't know anything about this process as well as California laws which are, im sure, entirely different than the ones in Vermont.