@Frank Wong I don’t mind paying him half of the option fee but to take half monthly for every home I get while under him is hard to swallow.

Since I work a 9 to 5 and she stays at home with the kids (a harder job than mine, mind you) we thought that she would be best suited to go down this road first.Can someone tell me the differences between the three titles [ Agent, Broker, Realtor ] and what training and work practices differ?

Your tudor style four-unit on the quiet cul-de-sac isn't going to drink on the job, steal toilet paper and embezzle quarters from the washing machines...

I don't mind paying for quality work,  but don't wanna go broke either.So any suggestions on how to locate someone would be appreciated.   

Keep in mind you need to get several bids/quotes.

Some things i’ve considered:1) Talking to my co-workers lender to see if they would let me assume the mortgage at minimum fees2) Seller financing if that is possible3) Private money loan for repairs then refinance later 4a) Hard Money loan for repairs then refinance later4b) Hard money loan for purchase+repairs (*only if i could not get a conventional loan on the property ref. the roof repairs) then refinance after establishing new tenant+refinance wait time5) .....Something my mind can’t conceptualize.....

If the properties are in Los Angeles, Exit all of them immediately and let someone overpay in the current LA market, Then purchase an apartment complex at the Institutional grade that will deliver you a couple of million a year in cash flow.When I worked in Private Equity and a new client showed up with over 20 million worth of debt free real estate spread out over 15 or more properties, It always surprised me that consolidation into one asset never came to mind.   

I recommend setting up keyword alerts for your area so you can start engaging with conversations in the forum that center on those neighborhoods - that can be a great way to connect with like minded folks pretty quickly.Also, f you haven't subscribed to the Bigger Pockets podcast yet, I can't recommend it highly enough.

We will of course analyze with property management in mind for when we move out into our next investment!

Thanks Ron, I will keep that in mind.