I don’t see anything wrong with endorsing a business that is great at what it does.

My wife and I are a team in our business too.

There are many local real estate investor groups or associations.

Found the deal when my local realtor referred it to me.

OP ask your larger local commercial real estate office for some recommendations. 

Networking is key, so connect with local investors and lenders who specialize in multifamily deals.

Any investors or locals care to share some insight on Fayetteville, Rogers, Bentonville, and surrounding cities? 

Hi Daniel, Columbus GA has properties much lower in price than the metro Atlanta area, you should do fine to learn your local market.

Would it be best for me to come in as an investor/contractor as one business entity and her and her family come in as partner in a separate entity. 

This is my first investment, and I've learned a lot from this experience so far, and I'm ready to keep moving forward with new projects.I am interested in investing locally in Denton County and the surrounding counties.