Figure out what knowledge and experience you plan to bring to the project and what role you plan to have.

Unsure if you got a satisfactory answer.Used to do the finance roles.

Look young, sound and act like a president. take an acting class and play investment banker roles. use terms such as "my objective" and "economic climate". you get the picture  

Don’t want you spinning your wheels man but this is a great exercise for ya. 

I would say to just make sure that whatever job you go back into fills the financial gap between what you had as a full-time role and what you are doing now in real estate.

This week, closing on the sale of this property as the tenant exercises the option after a year.

Just make sure the roles are clearly defined, and you have an easy exit should you ever want to go your separate ways.

It sounds like you have experience, but that level also plays a role. 

Quiting my job essentially made me unbankable for the time being and while I transition into my new role (starting a transportation business) I will likely have to wait to purchase the rental in mind. 

Their role is to act as a processor and record keeper.