I adjust my CapEx accordingly to a number versus a percentage. 

It would be risky to continue because HOA can adjust the rules going forward by taking a vote by the owners.

If you are only planning to live in your house for 5 years, consider using a 5 or 7-year adjustable mortgage to keep some costs down for you on a monthly basis.

I was never one to sit down and read, however more recently I have found how relaxing it is and instead of reading some fairytale story I'd much rather learn how to better my future and adjust my outlook on life.

Adjust this for your comfort level.

@Shaun CallowayI wonder if these are reviewed manually (by admins), or if there is a software tool screening the posts...which may be why it appears this way?

If after 30 days of a rent ready renovation being completed you still have no hits you need to make some adjustments.

If I zero them out or max them, it adjusts the my expenses and the metric.Depreciation/tax and principle pay down are not in the equations.  

In both the premodern and modern eras, this has outperformed the others on a risk-adjusted basis.

He got married, moved out, costs have gone up, and he made a few adjustments, rented out the 4th bedroom and continues to hold it.