You should engage a property manager though for this property and if you think there are grounds for eviction I'd try to move on those with an attorney ASAP.

I attended a 2 day session for $1000 that was arranged through my local REIA.A complete waste of time and money.

I get that this is probably a post to engage in conversations.... but I will play this game.

Being "assigned" clients is not the same as working with the most active, engaged clients, like yourself, who come through STS. 

Join local real estate investment clubs, attend seminars, or engage in online forums to stay updated on the latest trends and strategies.Remember, real estate investing is not a get-rich-quick scheme.

Or do I need to really spend 500 hours or more actively engaged in managing the property?  

For example, I  never hear stories of the turn key provider spending extra sound proofing between units or investing in better quality fixtures or other high touch building materials so that the end buyer can enjoy reduced maintenance costs and better tenant engagement.

Eager to learn about RE tax write-offs, how to document/keep up with expenses, what can be written off, etc. at this point...However, the 3 RE focused CPA's I've visited with want $5,000 annually for a couple hour sessions a year and a few recorded classes and other resources, which does not include tax preparation. 

As an Architect, to engage on a project there needs to be a property already selected or in the process of purchase. 

@Mimi Takele The answer is - maybeThe main question is when did you complete the start-up phase and became actively engaged in business?