Here is my list of the most dangerous real estate related investments for the “non professional” investor lacking direct knowledge  and experience in these investments 1.

Unfortunately, I’ve run into a major issue: I received a Stop Work Notice on my property in Covington, GA, because I didn’t have the proper permits for the renovations.I want to resolve this as quickly and smoothly as possible without jeopardizing the project.Can anyone offer advice or share their experience with:1.How to address the Stop Work Notice with the local authorities?

That's probably what I'd do first unless you just have no experience doing these deals at all. 

Has anyone have any experience acquiring multifamily property using a SBA loan like to get your thoughts?

That experience made me realize I want to dive deeper into this space.Right now, I’m in the research phase—figuring out locations, property types, and strategies while working on funding and budgeting.

This can be achieved quickest through development projects where you force equity or appreciation where you identify markets with strong fundamentals that experience rapid appreciation.   

You'll want to read Maryland new requirements for landlords.https://dhcd.maryland.gov/TurningTheKey/Documents/HB693-Land...

New agents and investors often face obstacles that are only revealed through experience. 

Unsure about STR regulations in Charleston but I would advise you to search "arbitrage" on this forum and read up on the hundreds of pros and cons responses here before diving in to any market using the arbitrage model.

But what made me think about it for you as I read your post is the LULA feature.