But it’s get a little better.I’m also in the process of countering with a bank and we are about $100k off!

Pick a single business bank account and start running all your income through that account. c) >24 months, Fannie opens up (typically) once that 2nd year of tax returns is filed and processed by the IRS.If you do a or b with the plan to refinance once you hit c, make sure there is no early payoff penalty.

I am doing a Quiet Title action pro se -- it's been a long process just to learn what to do, but extremely educational. 

I know there's a process to get the rent increased, I just don't know what it is.

You may get a lead in the 16 weeks or you may not, but I think it's important to trust the process if you think it will work in your market.Best of luck!

Can any of you recommend books that you have read that were helpful in gaining perspective on the property management industry as a whole as well as "best practices" for setting up systems and processes for offering property management to investors?

It depends on what work is being done, who is doing it and who is the client.What exactly is your role in the process. 

It depends on your process and the state laws.

Looking for some advice on how to make this process go smoothly.

Through the process I learned a ton from members like @Danny Johnson and @Brandon Turner.