I want to keep the property but also know that this ridiculous HOA isn't going away and even if they move/move on, someone else will just buy it since I can't afford to buy them out right now.

They hope to move their investors into a similar deal with similar returns and keep their capital gains deferral going.

I believe it is completely reasonable to have a clause in your lease that places a cap on utilities with any overage (proven by a bill) being the responsibility of the resident.Our clause states that any electrical bill (we don't have gas, and water has never been a problem) that is over double the same month's bill from last year will have the overage assigned as a fee.It is important to keep your bookkeeping straight if you do assess a fee.

I do however keep my a little below market value so I get a bigger tenant pool.

*Team up with good contractors, communicate well, and keep them happy*Track every dollar, so you always know where things stand in each category.

In Cleveland you can find below market rental ready duplexes that require minor repairs (keep in mind that discounted properties come with their own challenges).

Buy your flips with soft created Paper secured by a flip you’d like to keep.  

Don't keep your investment any longer after it matures.

If you need more than a couple hundred dollars and you keep the lions share of your money in here like you are supposed to..GOOD LUCK! 

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