Bird Dog
I'm also still seeking someone in Greensboro NC that I can learn Bird Dogging techniques and learn all there is to know under this person. Please PM me if you need a bird dogger and would like to share your expertise and wisdom with a newbie trying to get her start in Real Estate Investing.
God Bless ya.
April 
John "Cash" Locke has an excellent E-book on birddogging. It will help you with learning those birddoging techniques that you mentioned. With purchase you will also get access to his birddog website and I'm sure you could probably find and network with some investors in your area.