They handle payments, payoffs, and year-end tax information. 

Thanks for this information, very helpful. 

Conducting thorough market research and due diligence will help you make informed decisions.As for finding local, in-person meet-ups for real estate and investing, there are several avenues you can explore.

Gain information and actively participate in the real estate business.

As a buyer of the HOA it would be unlikely that the lender would release information to you that would allow you to do anything other than payoff the loan in full.

He was fined for other things, just not the ins portion....the city claims they have no responsibility to call each co to verify the information on a permit thats being pulled...I def agree on your last point.

This information can then assist you in future decisions and maybe help you predict failure of appliances so you can have a replacement geared up.

Stop hanging out with your deadbeat buddies that spend all day drinking, talking sports, and otherwise wasting away.

I need a lot more info to give an informed opinion but…How much do they need monthly, what do they currently net from the rentals and what would they owe in taxes if they sold are a couple key ones.

You will find a lot of great information along with good and knowledgeable people that are willing to answer any of your questions.