Chris,  I tried to open the Screenthetenant.com website and I'm getting a serious threat warning from my McAfee security software. 

I’m looking to purchase a handful of townhomes in 2019. And wisdom tells me that I better do some homework on the HOA’s that I buy into, because they could turn a cash flowing property into a nightmare real quick. So,...

. ;) So it's actually a great idea to keep an eye on this metric as its often used as a benchmark for the health of the SFH market. 

Also you will hopefully have the safety net of health insurance provided by your job.- Work, save, INVEST!

Can anyone advise as to the health of the rental market(s), as well as recommend a great investor-knowledgeable realtor?  

Thank you & Blessings for Health & Prosperity !

Additionally I like to evaluate the financial health, capital reserves, and property condition of the association to try to understand whether a large assessment is looming.  

@Christi Hawkins  Much like the auto industry  do we think everyone pays the exact amount for a vehicle .. do we think someone who sits there and grinds away for 8 hours might pay a little less than someone not as familiar or as good as another in grinding the salesmen the manager who gets the hand off and the close.this is why I LOVE Tesla you buy on line price is the price for all of us.. and it takes exactly 3 to 10 minutes to buy the car.. its GENIUS.. and why its such a threat to big auto... if you have not been on the Tesla site check it out see how easy it is to buy a car.. the finance part is auto matic too just put in name rank serial number and your approved almost instantly..you do need to put 2500 down on your credit card then they configure and produce your car..

Would this be beneficial for the family regarding estate taxes (FIL is in very good health and not foreseen to have many health issues in the next decide)We welcome your thoughts and ideas on how we can make the most of this situation and arrangement.

And hands me a copy of the Portland Metro business journal.Each week they feature the top business in the metro area.. in real estate health high tech you name it.this one was top 30 new construction builders..And there I was Number 24  .. and well DR Horton was number 1.