I guess my biggest concern being new is what angle/s can I use to convince a  potential client who doesn't  know me to use me.  

Far too little is spoken of this in the various "you should' s" of REI advice. 

The return on equity is probably very low considering they are paid off so maybe explore refinancing or selling the lowest performing one(s) or your biggest headaches to reinvest in more lucrative deals.I noticed you also used a metric of number of rentals to attain your goal rather than $$$/month.

We are in the Northern Maryland area and would like to have some 1 on 1's or partners to help us find deals or acquire more knowledge in the areas we are weak in.We are thrilled to be in this community and are looking forward to getting to know you all better. 

While the Fed looks to continue their trajectory of cutting short term rates, I suspect the mid and long points of the yield curve (particularly the 10 year, which is what most mortgages go off of) will stay elevated. 10 Yr treasury today is 4.4%, but if it goes up to 5% or 6%, your mortgage will likely be in the 8% or higher level, which then hits CF even more.  

Sell it into an S Corp at market rate, that you are the owner of, taking the tax free gains because you owner occupied it. 

When it comes to structuring your real estate business, choosing between an LLC and an S-Corp can feel like a big decision—and for good reason.

Quote from @Glenn S Coffman: Run, run, RunWish I had read reviews below.When I told my attorney I was giving them a try, their response was why?

Quote from @Jeff S.: I took a quick look, @Torianne Baley:1) With short-term treasuries now paying around 4.5%, guaranteed by the USG, why would anyone loan to you at 5%?

That said, utilities that aren't directly attributed to a unit can be a pain in the neck because everyone is sure that the other unit(s) are using more power than they are.