Hi Mecha:
As I understand HOA rules and Federal Law regarding OTA antenna placement, your HOA cannot forbid you from placing an antenna on a pole or your roof, if you own your unit. I understand you're on the ground floor of a 2 story unit, so that might be more problematic, of course. But you might try negotiating a compromise where you could get some more height with an antenna. That might be helpful for better reception at your location. Also, is there any "attic" space between your unit and upstairs where you could place an antenna?
You could try finding the "sweet spot" inside the condo or around the back porch with that Leaf Antenna. An amp in line with it on the back of your TV might help with reception too. There are amplified Leafs and separate amps you can purchase at any number of places such as Amazon, Best Buy, or other online dealers such as Antennas Direct. I have used their Clearstream Flex and have found it to be probably the best indoor flat antenna on the market right now. Just my recommendation, though.
Here is your rabbitears.info TV report at 12 feet above ground (takes about 25 seconds to load so be patient):
https://www.rabbitears.info/search.p...=dBm&height=12
You should be able to get good reception with the right antenna and placement for your LOS channels. It looks like you have UHF stations and one low VHF station, which you may or may not want. Rabbitears.info will serve you well for OTA reception at your location. I would take some time to look it over for your area. For instance, go to the top and click on Listings, then click on Market Listings, scroll down about 3/4 of the page until you come to your market, Wilmington, NC. Click on and it will show you the stations in your area. Four of them are off the air. But on real channel 46/24 after repack (display or virtual 3) WWAY, click on that and it will give you lots of information. Then click on Technical Data, and it will open up that stations coverage area. Next, click on either channel 46/24. Then, click on to show the Longley-Rice maps, apply, and that will give you a graphic example of signal strength for your area. You can zoom in right to your street location for reception quality. It looks excellent and you should be able to receive it as they say there, Easy Indoor.
I'm sure others will respond with good ideas and helpful information to assist you in achieving your goals.
Good luck and please post back your results when you are finished.