Talk to a lender or read some online material to learn how to do it quickly and wisely.

The HOA covers all water, flood and building insurance, internet, bug spraying etc. and it's $1562 a month.

I have been a ll for decades and would never expect a tenant to pay for any of this.At the end of the day you must decide what you need to do regardless of the opinion of a bunch of internet folk!

And it needs to be in your area if you're going for material participation.

The previous owner was handyman to the property(as I will also be) so I would think maint# is likely Material only.

i'd never tell a random person on the Internet "yes you should definitely move to Ohio!"

IE - they're stringing you along to get exposure to deal flow, and they're not making any tangible or material commitments to being your financial partner, unless it's an absolutely incredible deal that they cannot afford to miss out on.

I recommend building your elevator pitch (30 seconds or less), your uber presentation (five minutes), and your listing presentation (up to 30 minutes with supporting materials).

Lending Provide a copy of the contract to your lender so they have the material terms of the agreement.

I had material to study, home work to do, some field research and then to present to my coach every week.