I was just offered a really really great employment opportunity outside of Los Angeles.Here's my question: I know that FHA loans require owners to occupy the residence for 1 year prior to renting out said property. 

Hello BP,I have a question hopefully it’s not too ridiculous.. should I get a lawyer and an accountant prior to even getting my first deal or should I wait?

start by looking for prior threads that deal with that area in that part of Virginia and Maryland

The condo bylaws said we need to publicly post, certified mail or hand deliver meeting notice 14 days prior with meeting place and time. 

From the time Hawaii was identified as a strong possibility I began market research ( I did live in Hawaii for four years prior so it is not a completely new area for me), educating myself on marketing, building a real estate business, generating leads, the top brokers and agents in the area, successful business models and was to track leads.

This lot includes a foundation stubbed for electrical (underground)/plumbing/sewer/water etc. the former property was deemed a total loss in a house fire and the prior home owner cleared and stubbed the foundation (slab on grade).

Going forward we'll have an electrician inspect all properties prior to purchase with possible K&T, so we know exactly what we're getting into and can better negotiate the price.

Being that this is your first investment property it would likely not be a good place to start (unless you have some prior experience in management). 

You will still have to pay the prior agreed upon price.

Anything you wish you had known prior?