Now that I have settled from my move, I am ready to take my investing to the next level. 

If so, I would very strongly consider the merit of taking on $300k in debt in order to achieve this level of earning potential and perhaps explore cheaper ways of attaining this education.Rather than thinking about how you can mitigate a poor financial decision through real estate, I respectfully suggest that perhaps it's better to not make the poor financial decision in the first place.  

I enjoyed reading how you presented the different levels of real estate accounting and, most importantly, the risk associated with each.

The previous owners had allowed certain key aspects of this property to fall into an UNSAFE level of disrepair.

Generally, they will only provide between 65-75% LTV so the less you spend on purchase price, the better terms you get with the lender.However, the hard money lender will likely need a portfolio to lend to you at those levels; they will not be willing to lend to anyone. 

I would like to connect with people who I can partner with to help move to the next level. 

My first question would be:  is this one-level living? 

@Chaim Kernkraut, your experience, comfort level, and risk acceptance will determine the answer to the question. 

Decor upgrades, the addition of private hot tubs, and a fenced in yard for dogs have all added to the marketability and the occupancy level of the property.

The two compliment each other because the brokerage side brings in much of the profit while the PM side levels out some of the volatility of operating a brokerage and also generates leads by providing access to a client base of investors using the PM service who are likely to buy and sell through the brokerage.