Are there things that I should approach established investors about offering to do for free in exchange for apprenticeship/shadowing?

For argument's sake, let's assume that this person is an otherwise respectable individual who probably does not want her credit to get any worse than it already is from being evicted and further in debt.Thank you.

The only realtor that I have an established rapport with is the realtor who I bought my current house with.

It is actually that LLC that holds the properties, and our respective accounts are own a share of the LLC.

I would focus on establishing a track record of success.

What are some of the respected real estate investment companies in and around Atlanta, GA?

@Chris K.I am in the same boat as you with respect to needing high-depreciable properties (RE Professional, cost seg, 100% bonus depreciation year 1 all equal highly reduced taxable income)

Now, if you and I have an established relationship, you've sent work my way, I will give you an overall number first and if we can agree on it and I know I get the work, yes then I can itemize, to a degree.2. 

Don't go around him/her and promise to commit to buying something in the next 6-12 months if you can establish a partnership.

With respect to mortgage, that would be a challenge for many if they need to pay off the balance all at once after 3 months or x number of months.