I have been following other videos/podcasts but most are either discuss very basic concepts or to the other extreme.

You can never remediate the mold enough to satisfy a personal injury lawyer, and in most states you can't sell a mobile home "as is" with the problems you are describing due to the "habitability warranty".

All is a case by case scenario, but I would recommend not to close until you feel entitlement are either approved or extremely close. 

Nearly every lender I've come across would consider a co-borrower living in the house to satisfy occupancy requirements for the loan.

I'm extremely knowledgeable about the LA city rent control. 

@John Rumsey the BRRR strategy is extremely difficult to pull off. 

It also doesn't matter if you're extremely hands on or not at all.

NYC is just an extremely tough market to play in, for a number of reasons.

I'm a quick learner, extremely hard working and willing to do whatever it takes to achieve success!

Get used to not having those accomplishments which kept you satisfied.