STR can help overcome an HOA fee.You also have to make sure its not a Non-warrantable condo or have any legal or reserve issues.  

I've read about and have become interested in the BRRRR method of real estate investing however I do have some obstacles to overcome.

Time will overcome all short term setbacks & fluctuations.

I am really proud of my ability to motivate others to take action and overcome their fears.Swanny

The way to overcome fear is to do it.

How do I overcome that?

I know there has to be others who where in a similar situation as I am and made it happen and I want that.How did you start, what where your obstacles and how did you overcome, Did you have a mentor where did you find them??

When you step outside of your comfort zone and take on new challenges, you push yourself to learn and grow in ways that can lead to greater success and fulfillment.It's important for everyone, regardless of their profession or stage of life.When you challenge yourself, you:Build confidence: When you overcome a challenge, you feel a sense of accomplishment that can boost your confidence and help you tackle even bigger challenges in the future.Learn new things: Taking on new challenges requires you to learn and develop new skills, which can help you stay sharp and competitive in your field.Foster creativity: When you step outside of your comfort zone, you're more likely to come up with creative solutions to problems and think outside the box.Stay motivated: Challenging yourself can help you stay motivated and focused, as you have a clear goal to work towards.Discover new opportunities: When you challenge yourself, you may discover new opportunities and interests that you wouldn't have found otherwise.Meet new people: Taking on new opportunities and learning new skills often comes with putting yourself in situations where you will meet new people and continue to build your network.So I challenge you to step outside of your comfort zone and take on a new challenge.

I am just trying to overcome my own mental barrier because I am scared of the lost in control for out of state.

Then as OP mentions, there's a whole new group of hurdles for newbies to overcome.