Meanwhile here are a few tips:Here is a Guide to Getting the Most Out of BiggerPockets: (They are also above the forum, but are a great way to get started) http://www.biggerpockets.com/rei/biggerpockets-com-tutorial/How to Effectively Use the BiggerPockets Real Estate Social Network: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/effectively-using-the-biggerpockets-real-estate-social-network-to-build-your-business/Here is the a great feature to BiggerPockets: The keyword alert system:http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2012/12/19/keyword-alert-system/I look forward to reading your success stories in the future!

He doesn't qualify for social security as he owns a vacant plot of land in South Carolina.

They are the social center of the neighborhood. 

Dealing with elderly sellers is different, not from a contract or strategy side but from a socially acceptable side and that can become a big deal."

I have put job postings on craigslist many times and have not found anybody we feel can get the job done, and I have exhausted my social network in asking for referrals anybody know where I should turn?

Hire a skip tracer to determine if the owner has relatives, associates or social affiliations. 

I think the more you give them the better but I wouldn't include your social security number.

And I too am in the process of finding an experienced investor that is willing to work with me, show me the ropes, etc and in return, gets the value of my time/resources for their own business.My plan for finding this person is simply to attend local REIA meetings, networking events, social functions, etc and just get to know people. 

I'm very green to real estate but I am very seasoned in technology and social media strategies and whatever I know that can benefit you along the way, you are more than welcomed to it!

Field of study Social Science, minor in criminal justice.