We are keeping our current house as a rental.

I would certainly disclose the currently approved special assessments, but since any further financial obligations and project plans have not been voted on by the membership, approved in a budget, or secured in a loan; must I disclose the knowledge that the board is trending in that direction?

Im currently in the process of getting it rolled into an actual mortgage since these are rentals.

I think everyone's situation is different, and when one crafts their buy box, they need to consider their current family and finances.For me, when I started, I wanted to buy 2-4 unit distressed properties in neighborhoods I wanted to live. 

And ironically, we are investing in a private note currently.

In addtion to the typical 'SOLD' Comps, I also always run Comps on what is currently offered for sale.

I don’t quite have enough capitol for another property downtown and am currently looking at multi families in North Charleston. 

Quote from @Marc Zak: In the market where I live (San Diego), appreciation has been strong and many predict it will continue to appreciate in the long term.However, with current interest rates (6% at best) and property tax (2%), the annual cost burden is 8%.Am I correct in saying that appreciation has to be above 8% annually (plus whatever my maintenance and vacancy costs are) for me to make any money in this scenario if the property is cash flow neutral?

I would like Lawrence or areas that are starting to increase in value but not as high currently. 

We invest in Greene County, Ohio and currently have 24 low income units.