Many of those on this board who call themselves lenders are really affiliates.So long it’s done legally in your state, there is nothing wrong with being an affiliate and receiving a fee. 

New user, first time post.Trying to gather info for an HOA Board about possibly having the HOA buy 'bulk' cable TV, Internet (Wi-Fi) with VOIP for use by each owner in a 55 year old and over HOA with 62 dwelling, plus a clubhouse with at least two additional TV usage locations (main clubhouse room, plus exercise room).Cox/Xfinity is the current supplier for the entire property which only has coax cables installed on the property below ground.

What if you see a bunch of homes boarded up, the sidewalk completely overgrown with weeds, and the street’s asphalt cracking falling apart?

(Long time home owner but this would be my first rental so I'm on the edge of the diving board, looking down into that deep dark pool.) 

Welcome to the board.  

Outside of real estate and data science, I love board games, cooking, classic rock music and travelling (might travel around Mexico/Cancun if possible). 

You both have to be on board or it doesn’t work, but if you work together and have a goal, then each step towards that goal feels more rewarding, even if it’s just saving $x more a month towards a future down payment.

First step is a free call to the zoning board to find out what you can do with the land.

As it relates to longer vacancy times, I would say that I am seeing this across the board.

One of my favorite quotes on my board is "It's lonely at the top!"