Hey BP,Can anyone recommend good books for condominium investing?

http://www.har.com/content/newsroomHouston Real Estate Highlights in January Single-family home sales rose 1.7 percent with 4,080 units sold;Total property sales edged up 0.9 percent with 4,997 units sold;Total dollar volume jumped 6.2 percent to $1.3 billion;At $210,000, the single-family home median price rose 4.0 percent to a January high;The single-family home average price climbed 5.3 percent to $275,696, which was also the highest level for a January;Single-family homes months of inventory climbed to a 3.5-months supply;Townhome/condominium sales fell 5.4 percent, with the average price up 1.4 percent to $187,178 and the median price down 1.1 percent to $138,000;Leases of single-family homes rose 5.7 percent with average rent down slightly to $1,718;Leases of townhomes/condominiums increased 6.0 percent with average rent down 4.7 percent to $1,497.

Under the federal Fair Housing Act, a housing provider (including landlords, property managers, and home owner and condominium associations) cannot discriminate against persons with disabilities, and must reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities.

There is one in my area they call a garage condominium.

There are many benefits to using this loan and we will list those below- however please keep in mind that a licensed mortgage originator should do a full analysis to see which renovation product is right for you and your family.Here are some highlights of the Fannie Mae Homestyle Renovation Mortgage: Perform almost any type of improvement or repair including luxury itemsImprovements and repairs can go up to 50% of the after improved valuePrimary residences, second homes and investment propertiesOne- to four-unit homes, condominiums, and PUDS30 year fixed rate mortgagesAs little as 5% downNo mortgage insurance for loans with 20% equityReduced mortgage insurance for loans with less than 20% equity versus a 203kAdditions and second levelsSwimming poolExterior spa or saunaBuilt in BBQ island and outdoor kitchenBuilt in outdoor fireplaceTennis courtsGeneratorand really anything else you can think of!

I've been searching the internet for the method used to calculate a sensible rental price of a room for a 3 BDR Condo, but haven't found anything.I know if it has to do with the measurements of each room, the condo it...

And if you can get a conventional loan on a condominium then you are getting the lowest rate possible, best terms, etc.  

Let's say the tenant just moved into a condominium.

Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R’s) aka Declarations, or Master Deed.Signed Bylaws for HOAArticles of Incorporation for HOAManagement Agreement (unless self managed)HOA BudgetCurrent Financial Statements (Income Statement & Balance Sheet)Minutes of last 2 HOA MeetingsRecorded Amendments for annexationPlat Map and/or Air Lot Survey Condominium PlansThe process is about 90 days but I think they have a rush fee for about $1000.  

Many condominiums will have rules that date back twenty years or more and there was not as much concern about smoke then.