I think if you hire a second PM the first PM will terminate your contract.

Even give them a call to ask about wholesaling as a broker.That'll get your education started off right!

I recommend Simplisafe (roughly $29 a month - I've found the best and cheapest place to buy the system is at Sam's Club).

You will buy a specific property, in a specific location, in a specific city subject to specific local rules and regulations.

If you want to be mentored your best bet is to go work for a company - most CRE is not a single individual and CRE is fast moving and things happen fast and you can't structure a "follow me to learn" without working for someone 

A unit renting for $700 probably can't go straight up to $1,200 overnight with no updates unless your property looks like the other ones in the area renting for $1,200 and offers similar finishes/ amenities. 

meetup is a good source to find local and regional events.

Find others who are doing what you want to do and learn from them from a local perspective especially in the niche you're planning to pursue.

Its a a matter of time until someone does it! 

Maybe your wife would be willing to take a lump sum based on the equity in the Air BnB.