This will be conservative but you want to error on the conservative side for estimating purposes.

Yes, I get you, LOL, goggle predatory dealing in real estate, you'll get some hits.States and municipalities both are defining predatory practices, one common thread is selling at a significantly higher price than the market value.We can (and they can) define "market value".On the buy side, wait until granny's brother hears what she did and calls a lawyer, if it's something that a reasonable person would not have done, you can have issues.There is no statute I know of where a buyer and seller are tied to any price, nor is there any time period, any appreciation defined or maximum profit margin allowed, "they" don't go there.

All common means of egress must be clear.Im not sure how to price out the services so I can find a contractor.  

Yes this is a common strategy. 

No common area  expenses like lawn care or garbage?

We're looking OOS, AND sitting in cash,  feeling a cyclical change coming, nothing big, (rubber band effect), just a return of a bit of common sense.

For small- to mid-tier investors, those who have no room for error, it’s much better to always purchase with the rental approach.

Maintenance fees are common and the include the the care of the common areas,pools lawns etc.depending on the amenities of the complex it can vary as you have found out?

@Ralph ChiaiaSince they outsource all of their title work, the common delay is getting the commitment from the local title company This is not an issue of Hubzu but more of an issue when using an out of area title company.

Maybe they should scrap the whole DF and start over...first using some common sense!