Do you have any advice for me when I am ready to pull the trigger and start searching for a loan officer?

.), I add it as a favorite on Zillow, which triggers a notification when there is a status change.  

Otherwise, you need to focus on running the business and not worrying about getting permission to pull the trigger every time it's time to spend some money.

If you do wait, then you should set a threshold for what your absolute highest price for a home will be and watch the rates so you can try and pull the trigger should they go up as expected.

It would be my first real estate investment deal if I pull the trigger. 

We have clauses in our loan docs that state if certain trigger events happen, then we would do things differently. 

@Nicole Pettis   Ok but if he won't pull the trigger how long are you going to work for nothing?

It's not yet knowing a great PM in those markets as @Brandon Hopkins and @Joe Villeneuve point out that keeps me from pulling the trigger.  

People see your logo, they see your company name, anything from a sign to a website to a business card with the same branding would trigger your company in their minds.Below is a VERY (hired-a-3rd-grader very) crude mockup.

Long time interest in investing in real property and finally ready to pull the trigger.