It takes A LOT of research, studying, learning, absorbing, trial and error... and courage and humility.

After being recommended by Jerryll Noorden, I signed up for a four month trial period with your company.

Perhaps try out some different software, they should offer trials or at least a demo to see what works best for you. 

They have a trial version so it wouldn't hurt to give it a shot.

It does not have general ledger accountIng, but does have a free 30 day trial and it’s cost is much cheaper than Buildium.

If you're going part time I'd say limit it to a 3-6 month trial to see if you like the work before quitting your job - it sounds like you have some savings and investments, so rather than be mediocre and stretched thin, it would be better to do it fully or not at all. 

Do some trials. 

I had a harder time with the subcontractors like I mentioned, but that was more trial and error. 

We can share our newby experiences, trials, hardships, and successes and just make some new friends!

Its a trial and error thing until you get all of your own docs made up.