The MLS is going to get you a lot more action than here and it doesn't cost anything to list it.... 

Words and action make a women melt, a wife can be the most supportive and the most faithful person in your life if treated well.I'm sure you can convince her.

Our primary company now has a management team in place and I am no longer needed for day to day activities.I like career paths that your success is built on just yourself and your personal actions. 

What action steps can a rookie like me take realistically besides reading books, going to reia groups and looking up and analyzing deals?

Take action bruh, the pros outweigh the cons.Again, big thanks to all you folks on this forum helping me learn my ROI from NOI, Cap Rate from Vacany Rate.

I also wanted to change the lock for the remaining 2 tenants's safety but they don't want to pay for the new keys stating the one who left need to be accountable for his actions.  

TAKE ACTION!

@Daniel Fazio - Sounds like you are letting fear get in the way of action.

She could put down the hoa who's threateng her with the proceedings and once filed it stops all liens foreclosure repossesions, EVERY ACTIONS CREDITORS USE TO TAKE BACK PROPERTY IS STOPPED dead in its tracks right then and there for at least the time  being.

I have a plan which I believe is actionable.