I will say though if this is your only option and you're confident in finding a deal below market value, then it might be worth it.  

If you’re still sorting through your taxes, it might be worth running it by your accountant. 

Since your townhouse may only break even after you move out, it’s worth exploring options that align with your goals and risk tolerance.

It's worth about $350,000 and no liens.I was thinking about making it a midterm rental or a short-term rental but it would require quite a bit of work and would require getting a home equity loan.Also considering selling and buying a turnkey str.I do plan on leaving the country and I'm not sure where I'll end up.Would love to hear the pros and cons from all you professionals.

Don't spend the check until it clearsRegulators do not view investors as being altruistic.

Renovate and Sell: Given that the house could be worth $500k or more with updates, they could do a renovation first, potentially adding $150k+ in value.

You looking for an attorney to sue yourself ( suing the hoa is suing yourself since you are a member of the community) may not be worth your time and you may be responsible if mold does grow while you have a tenant and then they complain of health issues since you have not addressed the problem.

Private lenders or even creating a small syndicate with a group of investors might also be worth exploring, especially since you can point to your uncle’s track record and your own experience managing rentals as a selling point.If timing is tight, you could look into a bridge loan to secure the property while figuring out a more permanent solution.

I generally don't because I don't have time, but it is probably worth looking into if you have one rental.  

I renamed it to whacka-con-artist.It’s still a LOT better than it was when I started on BP in 2009 and every other post started…….I have a MANDATE in which I’m third from the broker of record for a loan pool worth $500 Trillion and I want 2 points for myself in compensation for posting this …..