I feel im just not gonna move fast enough. ive read one of the bp books so far and am addicted to the podcasts and YouTube channels. 

There are some good YouTube channels too.

Due to general unresponsiveness of the HOA we did not seek any permissions.However, soon we received a letter from the HOA attorney with request to remove the privacy walls and the foundation support bars with fines for every day not complying.

Hard money, though expensive, can support the purchase and rehab. 

Only an experienced property manager will know the best channel(s).Showing the property - Prospective tenants will want to see the property.

It's also so awesome to see the support for the newbies here.

BP members, thank you for all your wisdom and willingness to share!  Two weeks ago, we closed on a SFR (long-distance). Today, a great family moved in! Hybrid investment. Looking at the next ones via traditional &...

@Ryan Dossey is an "old" pro at this and has some great information on his YouTube channel: 

Not all R4 will support more than a single unit (not including SB9).

Things would get easier to do if you go down to a duplex in terms of viable lots and code, but that's a lot of effort to end up with two units at the end of it when the current market would likely support better returns on a spec single family home.