Note the property tax will be -10% on the rent by itself.Month 0 to 24: $2450 * 0.5 - $1573 =-$348/monthMonth 24 to 60: $2450 * 0.5 - $1541 =-$316/monthNext issue is due to the low leverage starting at month 24, the ROI takes a beating.  

He is interested in REI, has good basic knowledge on REI and has more than enough saved up for down but hesitate because of current market, interest rate, rental demand, capex, first investment jitters, draw of stock market, etc, etc. 

We are keeping our current house as a rental.

With a low 4.75% rate but minimal cash flow ($50–$125/month), your equity could likely work harder elsewhere.

Im currently in the process of getting it rolled into an actual mortgage since these are rentals.

I would certainly disclose the currently approved special assessments, but since any further financial obligations and project plans have not been voted on by the membership, approved in a budget, or secured in a loan; must I disclose the knowledge that the board is trending in that direction?

I think everyone's situation is different, and when one crafts their buy box, they need to consider their current family and finances.For me, when I started, I wanted to buy 2-4 unit distressed properties in neighborhoods I wanted to live. 

And ironically, we are investing in a private note currently.

These platforms typically have billing policies where you pay a per unit fee per month to the software and you get regular updates and support each month.There are a number of low-cost platforms available that are able to offer you a lower price by passing along some of the costs to your tenants (payment processing fees, applications, tenant screening, etc).

In addtion to the typical 'SOLD' Comps, I also always run Comps on what is currently offered for sale.