I would love any recommendations on books, private lenders, funding, or just  words of encouragement!

@Paul Thomas I would encourage you to be as proactive as possible in having those folks vacate.

Still, I'm interested in what the community has to say.Had a six figure job that evaporated with COVID.

If a tenant isn't paying rent or has violated the contract in some other manner, you can post a pay or quit (cure or quit) notice (no  specific period required, typically 3 days) and eviction can follow immediately after that.I strongly encourage anyone with properties in Georgia to familiarize themselves with the readily available Georgia landlord/tenant handbook as that is where the rules are best found, not off a forum.

They (my personal banker) also encouraged me to apply for an SBA line of credit.

I strongly encourage it. 

I enjoy the active side and always encourage new investors to do what you can yourself (but will guidance of others) but that approach will definitely require more time initially - on the flip side it will generally yield you better returns (if done properly) and the experience will be valuable to make proper decisions in the future even when you do pass it off to property management. 

If you have not thought through the rules for your business, you would be encouraged to do so.  

I encourage all my real estate investors to require all their tenants to have and keep renters insurance. 

I encourage you to reach out to a real estate agent in your area to partner with.