With an HOA fee of $275mnth thrown on top, which is ROI for that as we get everything exterior covered 100% including lawn, snow, private dog park, hazard insurance, private playground etc.. 

Prepay HOA fees, buy a home warranty, prepay some other kind of service that can go on the alta.

Key drivers of the HOA fee increases have been insurance and special assessments.

Whether that be checking your local zoning codes or HOA declaration if there is one.

Things about condos to consider: HOA fee always goes up and has special assessments so you need reserve funds.

The relationship is between the HOA and you (the homeowner), so the fee is levied against the owner of the house.

Check the HOA rules if it's a condo and the minutes if there is any talk of limiting STRs.

HOA is about $400 a month and I need to cover 2 years property taxes and back HOA to keep foreclosure at bay while holding or until a sale.

The townhouse had an HOA fee, a clubhouse, a pool, and tennis courts.

For such a community, I think pickleball courts, walking paths, and dock access to local waterways would serve as enough incentive to attract homebuyers but not incur high HOA/increases to retail price.