Ok, if it's still sounding do-able, the next issue is that section 179 can't be used to create a business loss, so it would only reduce your taxes for the year if your rentals are operating as a taxable gain (but rentals are often at a tax loss thanks to depreciation).  

It sounds like you are pretty big and you already have your own ecosystem.

Sorry you are dealing with that, it sounds awful.My guess is most attorneys are going to charge hourly on something like this unless you are suing the HOA for damages in which case they may take a contingency fee.

You sound like you're on the Norada  pay roll.

Off-Market Deals: Off market sounds sexy I know.

The 70% rule is reserved for talking points by the guy on stage talking to an audience who they’re trying to sell a coaching program to   It’s a get excited number not a do a deal number   The equation is: maximum of 65% of AS IS value.  

You sound very organized for a first-time flipper so it looks like finding that mentor is paying off.

Im sure it would make life a lot easier for us and for her but it sounds like a lot of expense to get there. 

Yeah that sounds like a nice little cash cow =).

It is difficult to give you sound advice without knowing much about you.