Just ignore these hypothetical rules and focus on ROI and cash flow. 

Pardon my ignorance

Your insurance will also be a lot lower because you're only insuring the space between the walls.The downside is that if the association is bad, then the building could be left to fall apart, and then you'll have a huge assessment for major repairs when they can no longer be ignored. 

Many of those estimates ignore the cost of the land or unique permitting requirements.  

Hey everybody! I own a rental home (old primary residence) in Illinois, but I now live in Florida. I manage the property myself due to ROI constraints. We are on the last month of my tenant's 2nd year. He notified me ...

@Todd Dexheimer I hear you, and I am not saying ignore all the other factors.

Site size, view, amenities, outbuildings, finishes, etc. are ignored completely... and these matter.

OR just deposit it and ignore the late fee?

I would ignore her.This entire thing probably falls under "acts of God" which means it is beyond your control and you can't be held responsible.

So far, the agent has refused to take his sign down and is ignoring most of my friend's e-mails.The sign has been up 2 years.