I personally like the credit card balance transfer check route, since it's interest-free for a decent amount of time (aside from an initial 3.00% fee). 

I would then proceed with the STR and let the HOA initiate a law suit. 

We initially were able to yield $408 per month ~ post purchase.

I went through the initial 2 months having to fix even the most minor of issues that other tenants would normally be very adjusting.

I'm KT, a realtor here in Little Rock, and I'd be happy to help you in any way I can as you begin your real estate investing journey.Starting a real estate company to generate revenue is a fantastic goal, and I commend you for taking the initiative to learn and prepare now.

I’d like to keep it with me only having equity and just paying partner back set interest rate until initial down payment is returned plus interest.

I have a $250 fine in my lease specifically to address neighbor and/or City complaints and have the tenants initial beside it during the lease meeting.

Here are some initial important questions, in addition and in line with what my guy @Andrew Freed said:1.

While renovations faced delays, and initial rental demand was slower than anticipated due to construction setbacks at the casino, the property is now performing well as a long-term rental.

Preferably since we are younger sponsors we initially avoid high octane bridge loans, instead vying for capitalizing renovations with equity and a 5-yr fixed rate loan.