However, after a successful first wholesale deal, I realized wholesaling wasn't the right fit for me and I took a break from real estate to explore other opportunities.I'm now excited to dive back into real estate investing and am eager to network with other investors and real estate professionals in the area.

For Property 1: Should I sell this property and transfer the equity into another investment, or should I explore ways to lower the monthly payment and break even or slightly positive on cash flow?

A lot of people are losing money or operating at breaking even at the moment.

It comes down to expectations, I think you will defiantly break even.

I'm just looking at the fact that you may be pulling most of your equity out of the existing home and then breaking even on the cash flow or worse. 

Ultimately, I sold the property for about break-even because of personal circumstances that changed in my life.

For context, I'm in my 30s and while I'm healthy, my days of working back-breaking jobs for minimum wage and "exposure" are over.

All this company has is a talented Sales Department who can BS and promise you things they will eventually break in the future.

For example, if an HOA establishes a rule regarding exterior paint covers, deed restriction enforcement would be with that HOA.It is important to be aware that liability for breaking a covenant rests with the titleholder to the property, even if that individual is not the one who technically engaged in the deed restriction violations.

But you can only get a construction loan once it is permit-ready to break ground, etc.