I also tried finding the owner or any relative's on social media but have not been able to find anything.

Build a social media brand and business around RE and REI from what you've learned as an agent. 

@Jennifer Cooper i run a social media marketing agency and a tip i would give for organic social is consistency.

The bathrooms had leaking water that lead to several walls and joists being ripped out to properly get rid of the mold and restore its structural integrity.

I would even be willing to partner with someone local whose driven and has integrity. 

Due diligence schemes like these have been going on forever its not a new concept the new concept is how avaliable their dupes are to them now using social media IE linkedin Facebook  and BPon another real estate investor website call connected investor.. they actually charge and they do due diligence before they allow you to post.. which they still won't get all the scammers out of the game but it will mitigate it.. 

Currently I work as a freelance IT and Digital Media Professional with over 15 years experience as Business Analyst and Project Manager in the IT field.

Pay a fair price for quality work.If your strategy is investing and running a business avoid the urge to vertically integrate.

Thank you for your response and kudos to you for your integrity in putting your clients needs above yours.

Recently, I've been helping real estate investors with their online marketing, including branding, website design/development, SEO, Social Media, Adwords and more.