And how would you suggest maybe finding a mentor in my area?

You can try tax liens as George suggested (you have to know what you are doing) or perhaps try investing in mortgage note fund or some crowdfunding platforms which require smaller amounts to get started. 

Once she is explained what she may stand to lose if this goes to court - plus her attorney fees - she may change her mind again.

If there is not a shared laundry facility that is easy for the tenants to access, then I would suggest adding them to the unit. 

Alot of interviews and articles i have read suggest that we are a the crest of a wave.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. 

That is my suggestion.

Again, this might end up not being a bad thing for you -- it stands to reason that the higher the bar to entry, the fewer players there are.What I would do is call a lawyer in your area who loudly and proudly announced on his website that he deals with foreclosures and ask him where you should start learning about the foreclosure process in Worcester County.New Hampshire's even more interesting.

I am looking for a suggestion on what banks to apply to for a conventional mortgage on a non-owner occupied mortgage?

I suggest you go to Broad, let them know they fed you a line of BS and ask for a full refund.