I have already learned a lot from this site and am looking forward to being part of this community! 

Welcome to the site @Alyssa Henderson!

Detailed Due DiligenceConduct in-depth due diligence, including background checks, reference calls, and site visits to assess the sponsor's operational capabilities.

They now network on social media sites or masterminds where they connect with more experienced investors.  

., off-street parking, on-site laundry, garage, etc).The ultimate plan is to BRRRR, and I'm able to secure verbal agreement from a couple of relatives and friends for financing.

I'm learning about this field and I am not sure what sites to trust for gaining information on the estates and who are credible sources.

I've heard great things about this site and community.

Hostile HOAAnd of course financing.. what if you need off site improvements how are you going to pay those is the local jurisdiction going to help or you have to pay it.. or can you do an improvement district with some sort of bond act.

Which often the time is a total combined project time encapsulating more than the specific task alone, but things such as roll-out, roll-up, any ancillary tasks, maybe getting materials, site travel etc etc... 

If they have been there a while you could try a site like Whitepages.