You also need to meet the requirements for material participation. 

Due to the climate (Mojave Desert), the construction materials used in single family homes make them very low maintenance.

I am buying most of the material, save the tile trim and window film. 

I realized electrical and plumbing fittings/sizes in mobile homes are unique so had to work through the challenge of finding the right materials.

I think reading is material is a good start when it comes to beginning to learn about managing your money and getting out of debt.

I don't foresee any push back considering I am the president of the HOA. 2) Obtain official plans / drawings to extend steal balcony3) Us plans and apply for Chicago Setback approval4) Build steal extension to roof deck when approved4)  Obtain official plans / materials and apply for building permit for deck build out.

As long as I don't make "improvements" or change the house externally?

About a week was wasted on the front end waiting on a few materials.

, truck to load it (later I bought a trailer), good camera (iphone can work too), Drone (nothing shoots land better than aerial pics and vids), marketing budget, rubber boots ( good for swamps and cold weather snow), rain gear, bug proof clothing, Sawyers brand repellent, a good hat, marketing material, letter head, computer, printer, filing cabinet, RE license, certifications. 

Just curious how Covid has impacted prices.Lead times for work have exploded but prices haven't gone up at the same rate.In CincinnatiGeneral labor is probably 40-50/hrPlumbing is 125 And electricians can charge 200+/hrThis represents the cost of everything except materials.