Starting out, it’s common for new investors to own rentals personally to access better loan terms.You will most likely have to buy it in your personal name and move to LLC later.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

It isn't like this a condominium where assessments are paying for common parts of the building like the roof, etc.Prior to this, I didn't have much experience serving on an HOA board and have therefore relied on the management company for their opinion on certain decisions. 

A famous quote: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” is commonly known as The Golden Rule.

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In fact, it's a common and expected practice.What rule do you feel was violated?

You need to review your lease. tenant may be responsible for interior, but common areas and building facade should be LL.what is the current rate?

They had no common sense what so ever.  

They’ll handle tenant screening, maintenance, and rent collection, ensuring things run smoothly while you focus on growing your portfolio.Ultimately, starting local and self-managing is a common path for new investors, but outsourcing property management or investing remotely can work well with the right systems in place. 

There is an HOA.We have been working with the developer to make the unit ADA compliant, and the only way to do so was to add a door from the commercial unit into the common entry/lobby, as there is an ADA compliant ramp there. 

@Grant Shipman, I will say, I have not explicitly seen anyone violate these rules (that I know of), but more commonly there are a lot of people who have comfort operating at the margins.I.e. compliance officers/attorneys that stop at the letter of the law may say: "investment manager X, you can advertise your company all you want.