Have you tried  to go one partner on loan who has fewer liabilities? 

I decided to go into Real Estate and had big plans for my future (had to because I had a little one depending on me to support and provide for her). 

You need to analyze your finances to see how long you have to perform.If you have 100,000 saved up for example when you left your job to go into real estate full time and spend 5k a month to live on you have  about 1+ years before running out of money not closing anything and incurring business costs.Often people have little to nothing to start and are under capitalized for starting a business which is what you are doing.

I have the flexibility with my schedule working 10 shifts a month to go back and forth out of state to stay involved. 

I have the flexibility with my schedule working 10 shifts a month to go back and forth out of state to stay involved.

If you have a budget direct mail driving for dollars and skip tracing to me are the way to go.

The short answer is no,don't do it.You don't seem to be in the right mindset to become a member of my profession which is exactly what it is,a profession and not a hobby to pick up or put away at will.My profession requires lots of time devoted to learning both in and out of the classroom for at least 6 months to earn a license and the follow up sales training at the brokerage.It is not cheap either to get started with all the fees involved.From what you are describing about your personal life,family demands,and interests desired to pursue,I would concentrate on learning about investing in your spare time.Learn how to evaluate property for potential profits after repairs are done.Join an investment club and surround yourself with successful people who have already been through the process.Learn about hard money,gap funding,and what it takes to get the money you need when you need it.

I'm very interested in investing but don't want to go in blindly. 

For the unit you want to renovate, I'd offer a higher rent and give them the option to stay or leave, if they choose to stay, you get to rent higher without having to do the renovation work, if they choose to go, you're free to do your work as planned. 

If the tenants need to go to work and they see a driveway that is not cleared, you will be getting angry phone calls right away!