If you build the wealth when you can it will give you a lot more flexibility and options later in life as it’s a marathon not a sprint

Check to see if there are any purchase + rehab options. 

Howe much term is left on it, do they have any renewal options? 

Fractional investing options include real estate crowdfunding platforms like Arrived and Ark7, or real estate syndications for potentially higher returns.

If possible, I would suggest looking into negotiating a cash for keys option. 

Reserved the land but then now knowing what to do, gave away the option on 1st

That's also an option to temporarily bridge the gap of quitting a full-time job.It's also important to be making enough on your properties so you're cash flowing enough so you can buy more property - sounds like common sense but as mentioned you can always freelance or do something you enjoy part-time to bridge the gap in pay.

I also get the impression from what is listed on the various platforms (loopnet, etc.) that prices are way too high. 

@Mimi PerezThe restrictive HOA will limit your future options and continue to be an expense.

When you're weighing investment options, think about things like employment growth, rental needs, empty property rates, and property taxes.