Financing will be the biggest obstacle for you, but if your family is willing to JV and has a credit here that would be the "lowest hanging fruit" for financing.  

Your questions, though I can't answer them, are extremely helpful because now I must figure those out.The part of this that I'm still hanging onto in considering such a project, is that it seems like the 4 apts and 2 commercial spaces could fund the loan payments and then some.

That said, like @Matt Motil mentioned there are a lot of dues and costs to hanging your license. 

Dakoda,Hang in there buddy you are gaining invaluable knowledge that will assist you long term.

So for those you've interviewed, what's the hang up.. not meeting your criteria or they decide afterwards they don't want to submit an application after viewing.

I am looking for Real Estate investor groups that i could hang out with, and participate in all the activities that go on.

I am getting discouraged with the lack of interest in the house so it makes it tough to make the decision to hang on to It longer or to make the argument to my siblings.

You hang with me, teach me, answer my questions, and you'll have a devoted partner for life.

During these times one option maybe to hang out with your kids and wife.Work on being more efficient at investing and the benefits of using virtual assistants.  

There are two exceptions - (1) people who out of sheer luck purchase property just before a large run-up in prices because of either inflation or the luck of being in the right place at the right time and hanging on to the property, can obtain a large degree of wealth without great knowledge or education in real estate and (2) those wanting to fix and flip single family homes can develop a nice business without the heavy education and experience I noted above.