Patience and discipline, and no you do not need to keep up with the jones'.

They have a free plan that I use and I can include 1 more person on my team.

I have made some real estate investments personally, small.

He says "she is dealing with personal issues, her ex boyfriend tried breaking into the unit several times /sending her threats and shes not available".I have replaced the locks for her and beefed up her security in the past. 

Talk to the person who sold you the deal initially to see if they have a recommendation for a lender (local bank, credit union, DSCR guy, or Hard Money).   

I personally own 3 doors OOS and self manage.

While it can have an effect on yields and mortgage rates if it comes in higher or lower than expectations, it typically has a much smaller effect on yields and rates than the CPI report.Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE)The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) report is another measure of inflation.

I'm working to get my personal finances well established/understood, which I think will help me determine my best path forward.

I will have to keep it in mind.

Quote from @Christopher Davis: It's important to understand the court will not award you compensation for your personal time.