Electrical work, I want to make sure is done in a professional manner. 

Once the 4th unit is completed and rented our revenues will have increased by just over 35% (we already have a professional tenant waiting to move in). 

Try searching your area on NARPM.org for professional managers

I pulled a report with 1,881 with property in Paulding and Hall Counties single and multifamily homes, high equity, home value $50 to $250 (may want to drop to 200).Consider mixing the Absentee with Seniors with 20+ year ownership and Low Financial Stability Scores (FSS).

The husband has consistently worked in his professional line of work for the past 12 years. 

Soak up all the free information from the articles, blogs, and podcasts. 2) Join your local real estate investors club and network with local investors and real estate professionals in your area.3) Interact with the experienced investors on here and pick their brains.Once you get a deal brewing, bring the deal here so the experienced ones can help you close it correctly.You are on the right track.

What Dave Ramsey calls a "baby emergency fund" of $1000 goes a long way toward making a sudden breakdown from an emergency into a minor annoyance.I would expect a professionally managed apartment complex to be sticklers for getting the rent. 

I broke some of my own personal/professional rules, that is one of the reason that I'm in this predicament.

Do a search on NARPM.org, if they have PM's in your area they will likely be the most educated and professional PM's

Find a professionally listed place that looks great in your market.