These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

Hello Andrew, Not being professional landlords we were didn't know what we didn't know and priced the rental without utilities.

Professional marketing What was the outcome?

The data is clear:  Stable, B class investing of quality assets, professionally managed makes investors rich through equity. 

We’re focused on building a strong network in San Antonio and its surrounding areas since our goal is to acquire two properties per year to enhance our portfolio.We’ll be in San Antonio next week or possibly the week after and would love to connect with local professionals—property managers, contractors, investors, lenders, and others.

Besides having the financing and data in order, take a professional look at you and your partner's relationship. 

He hasn't like screwed me or nothing but he seems to love living in his own misery.Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Most over leveraged owners are like addicted gamblers, they don't believe they have a problem (over leveraged) until the market turns and they go broke/bankrupt.

As long as you price it correctly, people will see the house condition matches the listing photos (professionally done), they will take the property as soon as they see it.

@Nolan Dalton Ill reiterate what is said above and add that banking mortgage loan professionals only offer the products the bank offers.