Typically a deposit of 2K is required to reserve the spot, 2K at groundbreaking, and the loan does not kick in until the property is complete)

Met with area PM & reviewing fee structure, and wanted a "BP spotcheck" to see if these costs are reasonable.* Ongoing Maint Fee: 10% with min of $200/mo * Leases: new --> 1/2 of 1 months rent with min of $1,00...

From what I have read and your comments it seems like Manchester is a good spot to take a better look because it is closer to my works and a little more active. 

I know people speak against it, but I use Zillow to search recently sold comps to help me determine an ARV on these homes and have been for the most part spot on, because I am conservative.I want to move into small multi-family, 2-8 unite.

@Rafael Campos the answer from @Roland Paicely is spot on. 

Or simply use your cell phone hot spot.

That sounds spot on with the lease too. 

I think the only way to "make it work" in LA is getting a good deal, ie. spotting houses that have been on the market for a couple of months and then negotiating with the seller the purchase price.

@Alex Penalva wow, yes, you're in a very similar spot that I was.

Is there a way to rent out each garage spot separately without having to partition off the garage and install 2 new individual garage doors with openers?