To stretch your $35,000, consider a FHA Loan (3.5% down) or owner financing.

In order to avoid wasting time on a bunch of individual showings with unqualified applicants, perhaps consider doing what I do and host “open house” style showing windows. 

Consider properties with value-add potential to boost rents and improve cash flow.Good luck!

He is now not considered a partner on the LLC.

Im really considering half Heloc and half hard cash for a down payment 5%.

If it were more than three years ago and everything else on their application was perfect, then I would consider it.However, I've never seen that in 15 years of management with hundreds of rentals and thousands of applications.

What area(s) are you considering?

There are a ton of CRMs out there but we use Zoho for its ease of customization and integrations.2.)

What are some paid jobs I should consider (I have a child & can't work soley on commission). 

I’d love to hear what properties you’re considering and how this pans out for you!