I'm sure there are other companies, but be careful to make sure you are speaking with a provider and not a promoter.  

Am I correct in this belief?

Yet, property values there are skyrocketing beyond belief.

I would get an entry level project management job and let the MBA fast track me for promotions up through business management (product manager, program manager, director, and on up). 

We are living in a time when consumers have the greatest access to research, reviews and reference information to look up who or what is best in literally seconds, and our society promotes doing this non-stop.

If you are ready to really dive in and network with more people, I would suggest joining CFRI.net It is the local chapter of the National REIA, a non profit organization that educates, promotes local investing with local-like minded people that really want to help each other.

Again, this should be a talking point when promoting your home and if your market allows for a higher rent because of this then feel free to adjust accordingly.

Next, and this is a shared ethos of many at similar/same level and activity, I have a personal belief and conviction of KARMA, I posses the knowledge and skills where I can be of assistance and with that feel a responsibility to use that, to give, that if I don't it's breach of some cosmic-contract with life which has entrusted me with all I have received and earned.

I also appreciate everybody who offered practical advice that I can apply right now.Since originally posting, I have started a new diet that is focused on promoting consistent energy levels throughout the day.

There simply isnt a large number of distressed home owners contrary to popular belief.