Don't compromise your screening efforts.

I was not able to get them to pay for the closing cost but this was something I could compromise on.

Courts order divestment of joint property all the time when compromise cannot be reached.

It certainly doesn't hurt.Keep making offers & eventually you'll land one, just be careful not to compromise your criteria. 

Probably looking at a $5-10k retainer-The HOA will be defending themselves with the use of some of your money as you are a member of the organization you would be suingOR you can ask for mercy and try to reach a compromise. 

@Jonathan Beaumont these guys and a lot of other TK providers do a bang out job on the renovation which can make it hard to offer at the appraisers opinion of value without cutting corners which compromises the TK providers business model. 

Better to wait a month for a qualified resident than to compromise.

Mold and mildew are almost a given.Seepage can compromise basements, windriven rain can cause incredible roof damage. 

In many cases, you have to be willing to make real compromises in your personal requirements. 

Assuming you sign off on the encroachment would it compromise future development of that lot??