I thought that by working with some local wholesalers I might be able to learn more about RE as a whole, get some mentoring/experience, learn more about my area, and make some money bird dogging/analysing properties, until I'm able to invest again myself. 

This might even be in the form of bird-dogging which is simply locating the motivated seller and letting the more experienced investor come in to negotiate the deal.To answer your question, check out this thread.  

The main reason for this is that there are a couple well-known gurus who teach how to "Wholesale Bank Owned Homes" - they sell courses around this and then take them on as a student who more or less act at their MLS Bird dogs. 

In 2012 I graduated from Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor Degree in Marketing with a concentration in Social Media and a Minor in Sales.I currently live in the community of Woodway with my fiance and our two dogs Pendleton and Sadie.

If you just want to bird-dog the deal to another investor (or assign it if you have the means to get it under contract), you can let them know what your fee is and negotiate it if needed.

Said lady has moved out and her daughter and boyfriend have moved in, including the original cat and now a small dog. 

Q1-Can HOA force enter my condo unit's front door to access my rear patio for some non-urgent maintenance-like inspection, painting or coating?

You are asking some really basic questions which is good, but you are in for a long learning curve doing this on your own.Consider acting as a bird dog for the dominant wholesaler in your market.

I see no positive outcome and SOO much negative including you being the bad guy.PS- Even the best cases with friends, I always took the high road costing me money or getting in the dog house.

Based upon what you have written in this thread about yourself, might I suggest you start as a bird dog for a successful wholesaler rather than trying to just wholesale without any training.The ebooks and free information you will find on it is dated and incomplete.