I also spoke to a very well known realtor in the area this afternoon asking for some advice in regards to the same dilemma, and basically advised me not to take on any partners, but find a independent property management company or even better a person living in the park.  

Nothing banks and other investors like to see more than income that is independent of the asset.  

Unfortunately, the lenders look at Independent Contractors differently...and require more documentation because you are self employed.

@Marduk MooshoolzadehI certainly do.I would suggest listening to the choosefi.com podcasts on financial independence.

God, I used to be a simp about cars.I would use the time that your boyfriend's in nursing school to learn more about personal finance and financial independence.

I would recommend reading some real-estate books or financial independence type books.

Third, we are researching purchasing the solar panels independently of the installer/electrician(s). 

There are very, very, very few self-starters and independent learners out there.

I need someone who is well versed in CA RE accounting and with S corps as I am an independent contractor in La.

In the future, for larger claims, you should engage the services of a LICENSED public adjuster to represent you, which will then allow you to shop out the contractor of your choice to do the work and makes that work independent of the insurance claim amount.