@Nate LaBlancesome PMs would probably be willing to do one-time showings, screenings, and placement for a month's rent, and then turn management back over to you. 

Just search the forums here and you'll read a ton about the program.I tell people it is a tool rather than a strategy.

Initially, we thought this would be enough to get us through until I found a new job.However, things took a turn today.

Might be tough with one unit. 

Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

Real estate is all about getting rich slow, not quick.I'd be happy to connect.  

That just sounds too high to be paying up to $10k-$15k in deductible.

This worked well as we didn't need loans.  

I'm not sure how experienced you are in the real estate world but one thing to remember when you are getting into RE investing is to have your team of people or as Brandon Turner from the Bigger Pockets Podcast calls it your CORE 41.

Even though the law does not require you to be at the first hearing you should be there.