If there were a few big expenses, maybe you can show that they were capital expenditures and will not be recurring. 

Its the networking part that gives me anxiety.

Manage the process by opening an LLC escrow account, transferring existing funds, and setting up recurring payments.

Any recurring debt?

Not implying anyone who has tried to help is insincere or has mal intent.What the OP wants is immediate relief from the anxiety of a situation that merits a thorough discussion with a qualified CA who will ask the right questions.

Flexibility for tenant to set up recurring or one-time payments...

I use erentpayment.com for my tenants and at lease signing I just have them use my computer to set up recurring payments.

I am very frustrated and was really counting on REI to get me out of the "Rat Race" as Kiyosaki talks about over and over again in his books and presentations.This overall experience has caused me a considerable amount of anxiety and made me add it to my long list of failed attempts to achieve the financial freedom I so desperately want.

Anxiety and excitement are overwhelming at this point but I know the resources are out there!! 

Passive income happens because of active investment, deep due diligence, hard negotiation, taking stress and anxiety, making mistakes, pounding the pavement for deals, putting a portion of your savings down and taking risk.