Start immediately with the 8% who might not have the best service reputation but they're in your affordability range.Whatever you do, be honest with your expectations. 

The biggest turnkey company of repute only works in two or three markets.

Find a reputable lender that can tell you what they offer in your area!

then use your remaining 100k cash reserves and invest with a reputable apartment syndication company such as davidenko or myself so you can cashflow 10% preferred for 2 years while you househack learn and utilize homestead law etc.

What is a good way to find a reputable, experienced company that rehabs apartment complexes?

I would recommend finding a reputable local operator if you're not looking to join a program. 

Whether true or not, it is damaging to the reputation of realtors and keeps investors who truly need representation from seeking it.  

The good news is it’s a pier and beam, and depending on access and/or rot/termite issues those are typically cheaper to fix then slab on grade.I agree with @Logan Russell and google a local REPUTABLE repair company and let them assess it for you

You may introduce her to a reputable certified financial planner.

This gave me an idea of the reputation of each city.