They are voluntary but the HOA may pay a management company to handle many of the functions.

Did it sway any of the function.

But one has to realize that it is not a passive investment at all, there is going to be a whole lot of busy work for you and your managers and there are some regulations that you need to be aware of.My advice is speak to your local chapter of the Community Associations Institute and go to a few of their functions before deciding.

A general contractors overhead and profit is largely earned from project management functions.

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In hopes that this helps people, here are a few thought:I have been a landlord for 7 sears, and over time I have come to the realization that the manager’s ability to place “good / responsible” tenants is a function of the property itself.

LOTS – and this is a function of the property!