Assuming the condominium complex is well maintained, it is still "dated", and more importantly  the assessments (HOA fees) are $255 a month.  

Not sure if my direction fits but I'd like to launch a Mastermind type group here in the East Valley.

I use Tellus App for rental property management stuff and it seems they have launched investment feature these days.

With a tight knit community that you describe, it is entirely possible that you’ll “win” it legally but the community will make it feel like you “lost” once you launch your STR.

Inventory backlog and delays resulted in it taking an additional 3 weeks to launch the property. 

There is great growth going on here with all of the defense contracting, Space Force base and all of the rocket launches happening a few times a week (space x, ect).

For me 1-4 set me up for success, but 5 was the way that I learned the most and launched into RE. 

Put your money to work without your name on a mortgage for the three years and you could be im a great position to launch in the fourth.

Are the good men and women at FHA going to launch an investigation as to why the buyer didn't move in?

If possible, try to re-frame the grind of work as not taking you away from your family but rather building the financial platform from which to launch a more independent future.Best of luck,John