that prompted the discussion.I see a trend on tiKtok where people decorate entire walls with trim, form, LED lights etc and we try to make it clear at move-in that all modifications require approval and the property has to be returned in essentially the same condition as originally provided to them

Your post is confusing because an HOA cannot make a modification to a common element and then charge 1 owner for that *UNLESS* that owner or their tenants damaged the property to begin with.

For example, I've seen where a hobbyist investor/developer works on project, they hire an engineer and/or architect, but they ended up missing something vital, i.e. drainage issues, environmental, fire dept review, planning the wrong type of product for that market (buyer & renter demographic), etc.

As for general contractors, they are vital to the success of your projects.

Are there any modifications to the written lease?

They can help you navigate the legal complexities and ensure that your rights and interests are protected throughout the process.Remember, seller financing can be a win-win situation, but it's vital to approach it with due diligence and proper legal documentation.

A PM is your most vital team member to ensure that you have a successful investment.Zillow does allow you to market the rental for free on their website.

Getting the debt service covered is vital each month.  

I would suggest to connect to other local investors as much as possible to network, educate yourself, make connections with title companies, contractors, wholesalers, hard money lenders etc, those will prove vital to your success.

Ironically, before the last modifications of the forums were implemented, BP invited the main contributors to each forum to participate in a conference call with CEO Scott Trench to give feedback about the changes.