They're pretty organized, but expect annual inspections and some extra paperwork. 

It seems to me though your short term objective is to get the HOA to take immediate action on the roof.

You can surely hire a PM for one property, as long as you feel like the costs associated with it align with your bottom line, and cash flow objectives. 

Feel free to inquire about their staff qualifications if it's a larger organization.2.

Skills or qualities in no particular order: Communication, patience, empathy, listening ear, backbone, resilience, determination, organization, work ethic, lead a team, thick skin, time management, trusts their instinct, and all-around good ethics! 

Brian Davis: My company SparkRental organizes a passive real estate investment club, called the Co-Investing Club.

Feel free to inquire about their staff qualifications if it's a larger organization.2.

If she's 70 and still working, my guess is it is not a high paying job and she should have some pension she's also getting.As Kevin mentioned, there are a lot of charitable organizations that will help people out in this situation, especially if they are seniors. 

@Karen Margrave Im still interested in coming to the meetups that you were organizing.

The NAIC—the National Association of Insurance Commissioners—is the regulatory support organization created and governed by the chief insurance regulators in the United States.5.