In fact, any time information is shared regarding any of the seven protected classes: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and familial status it gets scary quick.  

Then there's the cost, besides thousands to purchase I'd have to get a broadband service at the property just for the cams, at like $70/month.

You have less maintenance as the $140/month HOA will cover roof, exterior maintenance, CAM, etc.

Doom & gloom sells more than sex.

@Jay Cam, the only closing cost differences you should see between private money vs. seller financing would be if the private lender is charging you points, and perhaps an appraisal, as the seller may not care about that.

The hardwired spotlight cams cost $180, so it may be worthwhile to see if you can reset and use.

I’m in the process of getting my Cam license but I thought I would ask the forum for some advice on how to get started and how to find the right company to work for?

I'm working directly with Steve Davis, got my CAM certification, and am reading the above books.

Things I learned in my first job that have continued to prove valuable today: underwriting, managerial accounting, private equity deal structures, what a side letter is, what investors want out of deals, what a K-1 is, why real estate is a valuable investment class, what asset allocation is, where to find tenants, what cam is, how to handle Capex items in sophisticated underwritings, loan docs and negotiating terms thereof, understanding a lease, what an estoppel is, what a phase one and phase two are, how to read a PCA, basics of land use and zoning...Oh and best of all, I got paid to learn all of this stuff.  

Actually now I am a licensed CAM and manage HOA's so now I would know what to look for.I will never make this mistake again, and urge you to please read your documents and meeting minutes of past board meetings carefully.