Note Investing Pitfalls to Avoid"… And more!

I’d like to avoid hiring a property manager as I can do home maintenance myself.

What I was trying to avoid was having to reach out to him for every potential deal.

Live in flips take longer, because you want to live there for at least 2 years to avoid capital gains taxes.

Mini splits are amazing because you avoid running ductwork through the walls and ceilings, huge time saver.

Avoids closing costs, and ongoing interestm for a re-fi.Pro's for Cash-Out-Refi: Tax deductible mortgage interest.

Is there a way to avoid a due on sale clause for my current property and duplex but still operate them as rentals and be taxed as a business?

I'm not a lawyer, but have dealt with turds like these before in a completely different arena, and yes, they will try everything they think they can get away with, and hope you just settle to avoid problems. 

There is a difference between cost and price, “Pay the price now to avoid the cost later”.

Further to that point, since you're part of the HOA, you're banking on the property appreciating wildly... while also avoiding the special assessment whammy.