The HOA probably can't do much, but they may be violating a city ordinance by operating a business out of the home (possibly even if it's volunteer).

"I would be willing to pay a premium for a dining table that I know will look great"She was just asking and I volunteered to do some research for her.

If you are selling it, then you might try e-mailing the people at http://www.marylandhomeownersassociation.info/Site/Welcome.htmlSupposed to be a non-profit volunteer group helping homeowners and condo owners in MD.

This whole system, the more I look at it, is a giant rip off.I want the courts to recognize what a joke it all is and put all the burden on the few knuckleheads who want to "volunteer" to make decisions about OUR property.

Is it required to have workers comp for the following :unpaid -caretaker unpaid -volunteer somebody pays rent but not utilities?

Your friend might check out some of the local clubs where he might also meet a mentor he could volunteer to help.

Here is what you put on your profile for all to see:"Volunteer, Manager, Ninja, Mother, Rock Climber, Figure Skater, Ice Hockey Goalie, Kickboxing, Tae Kwon Do, Chi Nei Tsang, Peer Counsellor, Grip, Investor, Private Lender, Instructor, Facilitator, Author, Publisher, Non Profit Organization Founder and Coach"I was simply complimenting you on the fact that you have many interests - thus - a jack of all trades.

Heck, you might volunteer at a real estate school to help out just to hear the classes!

If you can help someone that you can learn from, you'll get valuable experience (and $ too, I'm not suggesting volunteer work here) that will help you when it's time to do deals on your own.

I'm willing to volunteer my time to learn as much as possible.Thanks!