No different than coaches, teachers, mentors, etc. 

High math teacher.

Or get with other students from the class to go through the homework together.Search on Google to find more information about any topic that you're not quite understanding from the class.

Or does the mentor put the student to work in some fashion and that's how they benefit from the relationship?

Atlanta is in the top 10 markets for student housing see below.Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.

The property wouldn't be an JUST an investment property, but somewhere where I would want to live for the short term at least.With an 80k annual income (38k in student loans), 720+ credit score, 10k down payment, first house.is the place/situation I'm wanting a pipe dream?

Also as other have suggested, ask for feedback and also analyze why the first offer fell apart.I might try to rent out the property and recoup some of your money in the short term, you might also want to direct your advertising to police and school teachers who live in the community.

She is a student.

If you need any more information, or recommendations, search BiggerPockets for "Brian Gibbons", I have not seen a bad word spoken about this man.Conclusion: As far as I am concerned, the moment I am able, I will become his student.

My credit is pretty good and my only dept right now is on a student loan which is fairly small now.