The first thing you need to know is that your returns are dictated by the market you buy in, not necessarily the "deal" you find.

Are there any that sticks out more than othersWell with turnkeys, it goes one step farther too-- the market is very important but which market you pick also needs to be semi dictated by where the good turnkey providers are too.

They don’t have plans or desire to correct Global whatever nor the political dictate. 

In regards, to renovations I am not touching a counter unless my competitors dictates it. 

That being said, I would think the HOA would need to prove the occupant is smoking in non-designated areas.Do you have anything in your lease that dictates the tenant needs to abide by the HOA rules?

You need do nothing person to talk to here is your title insurer they are the ones that dictate when title will be insured and in my experience it was 121 days after aoction date.

Do not let them dictate your investment strategy.Also, in my opinion condos are an awful investment for a host of reasons.

The size of the space dictates what you use as well. 

Start reading and asking questions or answering questions as your experience dictates on the forums and get involved.

I don't have current remodeling experience like your addition project would dictate but based on the numbers I hear from folks, there are no $100/sf additions.