The HOA emails about break-ins frequently, despite a secure parking garage and enhanced security.

Something I am currently interested as well.4BR/3BA SFH (possibly smaller if the numbers make sense)Between Kissimmee & Lake Nona area (not something like pine hills)30-45 minutes to Disney & tourist areaNo HOA or low HOAMust allow a short term rental (open to long term rental if the numbers make sense)Last property I was interested in, I found out that it only allowed 7 month leases for rentals.

Three of these were in a subdivision with high HOA fees and 1 was in a flood zone.

the condo HOAs are responsible for it not you as an individual. the newer the development the better. a lot of the older associations are worse and are having to do special assessments and pushing condo fees way up.

A few benefits of a Townhouse vs a SFH is that most Townhomes will be less expensive, and a lot of their HOAs cover the exterior and font landscaping of the home.

I like sticking with non-HOA single family homes.

Found a buildable lot in a gated resort community  seller is just wanting to get rid of after 13 years (seller is older and not using amenities any longer)   Lots are cheap, couple grand   Seller only used it for owners rights to play golf, pools, tennis etcWould cost me closing costs, $50 month hoa, $50 year taxesIs there a market for something like this? 

Hope Village has patio homes for Seniors they are 500k to purchase a 40% interest and then the HOA is 1500.00 a month..

Plus taxes, plus HOA, plus maintenance of the property. 

STR are not allowed with the HOA, but MTR are.