I bet I can guess the wholesalers name...

Bet he won't ask for my first born along with a less than 50% LTV.

If a burned to the ground property is a better deal for you to rebuild than the original owner I would bet people will be standing in line to buy it. 

I bet 99% of all newbies fizzle out, leaving the mentor with a lot of expended time for nothing in return.If you had a property already under contract that I found interesting, I would probably take you up on your offer, however, if you don't have something ready made to bring to the table, I'm not sure I would want to expend the time necessary to bring you up to speed.

What is it about the market that deters large players?

They are the main player in the real estate data arena. 

Your best bet is posting in the local forums here and asking for recommendations, as that agent is more likely to understand your real estate investing goals and can better serve your needs.

@Joshua MartinYeah, saw your DM diary post, and congrats on getting an accepted offer; bet you're stoked!! 

Very nice Chris and getting a contractor/investor was the best choice you ever made I would bet you learned so much I would even suggest this guy as a mentor or a go to for advice great job

I'm thinking that placing lots of $50,000 bets in a lot of different markets is the safest way to invest right now.