If you're co-mingling your finances, you will have negated any liability protection a proper corporate entity structure could provide.

There is positive population growth, tech and manufacturing (Tesla, Google, Apple) moving to the area, and low property taxes.

It was worth every penny because now I’m properly organized and it significantly cut down the amount of time it took my accountant to prepare my taxes.

You have to confirm there are no pending assessments and lawsuits against the HOA before buying and an assessment usually comes for roads, roofs, windows, decks, and stairs that were not done properly or have a safety issue.

Got proper permits, re-did all the work, and and was still able to sell the property for a profit. 

Washington was the operating partner, with the land being developed for small farms, houses, grain silos, tanneries, barrel manufacturing facilities, churches, stores, etc. 

Also, you may want to talk to your local manufactured housing association.

I want to keep the tenant happy and the property properly maintained.

Proper screening could have prevented this.

So, proper screening is EXTREMELY important!