There aren't many co-ops in Southern California, mostly in LA or a senior community in Orange County, but there's not much of a discount between condos and co-ops - at most, 10%.What is your source of the 10% difference data?  

The community banks and small regionals are more accessible and you can usually reach the right person once you have a name by calling a branch in the city the bank is headquartered in. 

Hi Jonathan, welcome to the community.

Hi BP community. 

Many have zero experience with the community and don't understand the culture.

It's a more involved discussion that requires one on one communication and no, joining a "community" does not prepare you.

You certainly picked the right community.

I am set to close on it in about two weeks and am slightly nervous about finding a tenant in a good amount of time, given that there are a lot of similar new constructions in the same community that are up for rent but have been sitting on the market for 30-70+ days. 

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