When I've had time sensitive repairs needed for which the HOA was liable, I've gone ahead and handled the matter myself and gotten reimbursed by the HOA - but then I know all the board members (on the board myself in one case) and have had prior dealings with the management company to thereby know how to proceed and that I'll be getting reimbursed.Beyond that, is anything like this addressed in the HOA covenants and bylaws?

Lastly, make sure you do a sensitivity analysis of the property.

They hear us, but are very reluctant to tackle a sensitive issue because of the REAL people who actually do need a service animal or emotional support animals. 

There is a commercial property in my area i have been doing research on because i am interested in purchasing it, however the owner is known for being high on his prices and borderline dishonest with his valuation. He...

That is extremely sensitive information that, in the wrong hands...or careless hands that don't adequately protect it..., can lead to fraud and identity theft. 

- people breaking windows- graffiti, etc- and this took up more budget than I had originally planned- I had to learn to not be sensitive to the problem and just move forward with solutions like pest control,bars on windows, a nice big chain link fence etc 3.

Suggest that perhaps they are sensitive to dust etc.

Have an  excellent Real Estate opportunity in escrow time sensitive that is almost projected at 200% ROI according to our broker.

The Air Defense Artillery School moved from El Paso to Fort Sill (this was covered in multiple newspapers, so shouldn't be considered sensitive information).

I don't see this changing any time soon.Instead of waiting for the downturn, it can be better to focus on getting better at finding good deals, lowering leverage, increasing our cash positions, avoiding more cycle sensitive asset classes e.g. high end luxury etc.