I wish I had met you a few months ago, I could have definitely used a solid GC.

I am already fixing it up and know it is a solid house that is going up in value.

You're right @Joe Villeneuve, I need a solid plan and not a wish/dream.  

A cash offer is when You have the cash, not some Lender.....that would be a financed offer with a generally less than rock solid "preapprovals".

I am interested in rehabing real estate and would like to build a solid portfolio.

Make sure your ducks are in a row and you have a solid plan that allows you to move in within 60 days of purchase, while fulfilling your obligations to the first purchase requirements of 1 year of residency.

Solid points, I'd point out the following.1.  

I would love to get some solid advice and answers on Buying HOA Liens. 

Perhaps the buyers will change their minds, perhaps they won't feel you gave them exactly what they wanted, perhaps the market will drop, and if you've done renovations that aren't marketable to a wide segment of buyers, you may have to do a new renovation to resell.If you do move forward as the "builder," I highly recommend you work with a knowledgeable attorney to get a rock-solid contract, get a big deposit, and make sure the numbers work in your favor at all points in the process.

Read somewhere that SFH in solid blue collar neighborhoods is a safe strategy.