They were actually receptive of the assessment and paid within 30 days.I am considering solar now and that will be something I pay on my own. the reason is HoA does not pay taxes and it wont benefit from the renewable energy tax credits.

But for now I’m thinking of buying and holding, or partner up with another investor for fix and flips or other projects (In AZ).I bring positive energy, problem solving mentality, capital, time, management skills.

I think in some markets ( like Hawaii that has sky high electric bills) it could.. others probably not.

If you have the energy to grind & hustle, that's what I would recommend.

Renter's insurance limits are typically lower, we require $100,000, so if they burn the whole place down the policy might not fully cover it but it will at least reduce the loss the follows your policy.If the house burns down because of an electrical fire due to old wiring that's gonna be your policy.

One common distressed seller I've been finding are landlord-managed multifamily properties that have a commercial side and residential side in C/C- areas.At first glance, they have good cash flow... but they come with a tangled mess of existing tenants who pay way less than market value and usually have a longer term lease on the commercial side, meaning you'll have to sink in a lot of time and energy to maximize their profit.It seems like it could be a good niche to go after if you know how to maximize the cash flow OR it could just be a massive headache and money sink if approached the wrong way. 

The need help with some repairs including electrical, hvac, plumbing, and other cosmetic repairs like paint, dry wall, and laminate floor board replacements.

If they want to spend their time and energy with a client that obviously wants nothing to do with them, that agent literally has no other options, nothing going on.I make all of my rep agreements cancellable at any time without fault.

I think you should focus your energy on learning to manage your properties well.

It needed a kitchen and bath remodel, flooring and paint throughout, deck repair and staining, and some electrical and siding work.