Their a/c starting leaking and has missing ductwork, and is blowing air in random places.

If you do have enough other income then you dont even need to lease out this property to start your refinance.However if you dont have enough income to qualify with no rental income offset then yes you will need to obtain your lease(s) and security deposit + 1st months rents deposited before you can utilize 75% of this gross income - your monthly PITIA payment (in terms of qualification on this property refinance.So all in all Id make sure what your current debt to income position is first of all (DTI) and then strategize to see if you even need the leases at all.

I would suggest starting with what types of investments you would like to get into and goals.

Start by networking through local meetups, REIA groups, and online communities like BiggerPockets to connect with experienced investors.

I've been in real estate for the past 7 years, and I got my start like so many other investors through reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad. 

Let's start there. 

Starting off you will not do a zero sum investment plus get other people to invest.  

A couple months later finally starting to feel better.That's when I called in a professional mold remediator.

But, I had a vision, and I had a decent chunk of capital to start with (don't worry, that didn't last).

I started this company because I want to be a source for people and be that stepping stone for people who want a better life.