While working for an organization that allows me to grow as an investor would be ideal, I'm sure all avenues would provide great insight into the world of Real Estate Investing.

They are very well organized and attended!

These organizations provide you with the most up to date leases and other forms, eviction law, screening tools, etc.Moreover, a lot of municipalities are requiring or incentivizing this certification.

In this case you should pursue the removal of this charge from your name.However, my suggestion to you will be to pursue your apartment hunting via a non-profit organization that caters to Veterans and have your husband spearhead this transaction. 

An attorney or knowledgeable seller might have a few objections also.

I'm open to a partnership and have no problem organizing such a venture.  

It's well organized and great for networking.Hope to see you around BP and maybe at a meetup!

We have not done a good job of developing systems, organizing a business plan and are looking to push our business to greater heights.  

Starting out in real estate investing when your finances are shaky and when you are suffering the stress that can come from a difficult close personal relationship such as a marriage that is not working out and children that need great care can make it very difficult if not impossible to objectively analyze, evaluate, and finance real estate deals.

The state budget deal cut Thursday in Springfield threatens Chicagoans with another $250 million property tax increase, this one to help cover contributions to Chicago Public Schools pensions.City Hall and CPS (and other Illinois governments) wouldn't have to rescue pension funds with massive property tax increases if, during the past decade, they had reduced costs, negotiated more reasonable agreements with organized labor and gotten a handle on runaway pension obligations.