This will give you a better idea of what your cash flow (profits) could look like if you were to purchase a property at that given price considering the associated expenses with servicing the debt and operating the property.

You can search on bing "DAREI events" (Denver Association of real estate investors).  

They should be using Georgia Association of Realtor contracts (GAR Forms) to protect you, the buyer, as much as possible and almost all the information is a template so very little info has to change with each new offer written.They should have you set up on an e-alert through the FMLS or GAMLS and be CC'd on the notification that goes to you so when something comes up that you like they can quickly know what it is and pull comps to reduce the time in getting an offer in.  

Add in the cost for the course, the license, joining the local MLS and Associations of Realtors, and your monthly desk fees, etc. you'll have lost money rather than saved by getting a commission.To rant for a bit, "part-time" agents are a really big problem for the real estate industry because too many amateurs get their license and sell 1 home a year for their friends and family and usually deliver extremely sub-par service.

The reason you don't find CPAs and Lawyers sharing firms, most of the time, is that there are restrictions in most states on the ability for non-lawyers to have an ownership share in a law firm, which limits the ability for lawyers to associate with other professionals.

Another way is to attend REIA (real estate investor association) meetings.

Try to contact your local Real Estate Investors Association.  

My state landlord association has a vacation coverage option for short term property management, may be something to explore.

The Real Estate Investors Association meetings can be found either on their website or on Meetup.

Your Mentor (he or she may not see them-self as a Mentor - but a teacher, a partner - an opportunity to make more deals - a way to multiply their income).Become a Locator (also known as a Bird Dog), get into the market, go to auctions, talk to title company associates - agents and hard money lenders.What you want to know is who is THE MAN!