Are Condo's a good start

[Michael Sokolski]

As a beginning investor, I’m trying to figure out where exactly I want to start. All the advice I get seems to point to the theory - start small, make mistakes, learn your lessons, and move up gradually. I’m curious to see if anyone has experience in Condominiums. I know that Co-Ops have a board you have to go through but do Condos? Are they treated like any other piece of real estate?

I was just curious to find out what expenses there are with Condos. I know you pay a Maintenance fee on top of your mortgage, Taxes, and Insurance. Are there any other hidden expenses and are condos a good way to start?