So what I’m hearing is I need to get even more nitty gritty in my search for a lender and not just in the hard construction physical work.

Did not physically show properties to me. 

At that rate I'll be physically in and around a minimum of 60 deals per month..... thats 180 potential deals per quarter!

The HOA board can exercise whatever power was agreed to in the CC&Rs, which is going to be specific to your community.

The physical location of the money is pretty irrelevant to the IRS, you owe taxes on the rental income as it comes in and on any sale of the assets that you make, just as if it were in your own name. 

The physical meet ups are great, because it gives you a sense of community support and you will feel inspired and supported to be in a place with many people who are excited about doing the same thing - which I believe is extremely valuable for a new investor.

I just left Home Depot after making a set of keys for a new tenant - and it looks like they have a new service... mykeyhero.comWhile this looks interesting, Ive also changed all my locks to kwikset "smart key"... guess in some limited circumstances it could be useful such as a lockout (I do charge $70 just to show up - or send PM for this), and more to physically change the locks if required.

What do you think of the many ways to invest in RE, like innovative ways you don't have to be physically involved?

@George Aplicano You've cited the physical specs of the deal, but you really need to dig into the T12 and rent roll to figure out the property worth, for either yourself or your potential buyers.

But just because I have an option doesn't mean I need to exercise it.