Proper HOA Reserve Funding will determine whether or not your fees make a dramatic increase or a Special Assessment is levied in the near future, both of which will immediately, and negatively, affect your investment planning.

List.I don't know the proper way to respond in this forum.

I have a 3 year old unit that cost me $10,000 to install that may need to be replaced soon because of tenant shenanigans. 

•Coordinate with the former PMC for the transfer of security deposits, ensuring they’re accounted for and properly transferred into escrow.

If you can learn how to co-host properly, your risks and start-up capital are much less. 

YOU did not screen property  May be I did not screen properly.

How should I properly underwrite to possibly offset the tax increase ? 

You may have to pay off the whole mortgage if the due on sale clause is exercised.No need to move in an LLC if it has a big mortgage and insurance.An LLC can also give you a false sense of security that can easily be pierced with a decent attorney.Just have correct insurance and properly maintain your property.

Cash for keys is a business decision, it is not an emotional decision, and usually the math works in the landlords favor.As others have said, the trick is to execute it properly.

I installed a mini-split HVAC in one of my units a few months ago.