I cannot stress how uncomfortable it was for me at first but now It has impacted me in such a way that I make an effort to network at least twice throughout the work week and once on the weekends.

Has anyone successfully hired someone to perform some of these routine duties?

If they've owned rentals in the past then most likely they know the routine. 

Part of my routine.

BTW some of those REITs will absolutely blow the doors off in profits compared to what some others routinely call passive in the rental game. 

@AJ SmithYou can use the rehab estimator In the tools drop down for calculating estimates if you are uncomfortable determining rehab cost.  

caused us to seek legal advice, so we know that routine.

Keep in mind just needing to replace the roof one time within the next 10 years or so could wipe out whatever savings remains in your repair budget after paying for routine maintenance, leaking faucets, landscaping maintenance, snow removal etc... 

I'm uncomfortable living with her and want her out as soon as possible to avoid any argument she might try to make in housing court.  

Banks will routinely audit to see who they might be able to get more money out of & if it's a non-disclosed material change to the original lending agreement and they did not expressly agree to the change in terms, they will want to change the terms to make them beneficial to the bank.Also, if you do not have credit built up in that entity or equity to leverage, the chances of you getting a sweetheart rate are lower compared to your own good personal credit.