Price was dropped and the 3% help has been taken off the table.  

Here in Colorado, I pay the following:$279 for a 432 unit community that has a pool, a clubhouse, an exercise room and pool tables, landscaping and a shared water bill$305 for a 183 unit community with no pool, but has landscaping and a playground$338 for a 120 unit community with a pool, a clubhouse and landscaping.Your mileage may vary, but your HOA dues seem reasonable(ish) to me.

I was at Palm Springs a month ago to go up the mountain.  

Bit more complicated for those that get paid under the table and or tips.Cheers.

The first time you have to bring cash to the table when you sell a deal that started out thin, you'll reconsider."

I have a few other deals on the table that I just don’t have the funds for.

, you could get a credit from the seller for the work.But, get  a few estimates as "The cost of replacement varies and depends on the size of the system, the soil, the water table and proximity to bodies of water.

And yes, I'm not too worried with missing out on some appreciation with rates climbing; again, renting would mean I could go to the table cash, which should make up for some, maybe all, of the costs of renting for a year.

I just want to make sure it has to go public and they don’t do some under table deal.

Hi Bryan,I suggest looking into the equity in your current residence to see if you may have some equity on the table.