The book(s) are worse than j.ust out of touch with current regs, they are dangerous to the financial health of the newbie who assumes the books are current viable business models.Proceed at your own risk.  

Go talk to the town - zoning, building, and health departments.

FI with a huge buffer for law suits, life changes, health issues, etc.

And by "email list" I mean a list I email details about the meetings too. The

I totally plan on investing here eventually just have some things in the works out of state too.  The

The tenant is back from a mental health stay, threatening neighbors at 4 AM, etc.

The units have to meet certain cleanliness and health and safety standards, but the HA doesn't set how and when the LL has to do so.  

Here's my process on determining the health of a HOA.  1.)

I know the desire to own and hold properties, i share the same sentiment but without cash it will be really difficult. the saying, cash is king, is for a reason because it gets to demand lot of others to its tune...So saying, if your analysis and research proves that you are getting a GREAT deal and that your payment back in the 401k is surely met (unless you decided to pay the early withdrawal penalty and tax) and your risk for any health/life event needs are less to none, then i say go for it...I encourage you to go forth and prosper...but if you are having any second thoughts on your course of action, then HOLD back and save up as much as you can till you are not held back with any second thoughts... just my 2 cents bud...all the best

Let me start this out by saying bad things happen but good people work their way out of it.Due to2 babies, my health and several hospital stays the following is my situation.Own my home.