@Liliana Bennett most HOA boards are composed of the actual homeowners.Just like there are many DIY owners here on BP, trying to pinch every penny, there are HOA Boards trying to do the same.Guessing your HOA Board members have specifically taken many possible tasks away from the PMC in an effort to save money.

I can tell you we have painted cabinets that looked dated many times and it gave them a fresh clean look.

My suggestion is if you don't go through the hoops to get a permit just keep the front of your house clean and don't do projects in your front yard or throw out large bulk items that are clear indicators of a rehab.Utilize Fort Worth's bulk trash pick up days and get rid of everything at once. 

Many investors think it's easy to DIY manage and avoid paying a PMC - until something like this proves they either don't have the time or don't have the experience to self-manage.

I am risk averse and if I were to purchase, I would tear down to the studs and do a full rehab {this would include getting rid of asbestos shingles and insulation).1) I have done a ton of research and it appears as if getting rid of asbestos is very DIY able assuming you spend money on the safety equipment and use it properly. 

Pricing per unit for 17 units:Guesty - $60/monthHostaway - $35/monthLodgify - $13/monthTurnoverBnB - $6/monthI've also played with the idea of doing a combination of services to include either Breezeway or TurnoverBnB for their cleaning team systems.

For example, I could DIY things and record it being done for taxes through my handyman business.

Are you a DIY Landlord?

Hmmm...maybe I'll buy extra grates to store in the owner's closet, so we'll have clean ones to use when we visit!

Or you can DIY from Facebook marketplace, Craigslist, thrift stores and furniture stores.But is there anyone you can pay to help you DIY, to take advantage of local offerings and your own labor, while still not doing it wholly on your own?