Our HOA is low, $158 per month and that covers, landscaping, watering, trash, and snow removal.

We do grass cuts, remove snow/ice.

I'll drive out to Lansing- when there isn't 2 feet of snow on the roads:) Talk to you soon

So whats everyones best practice for snow plow contract during winter months?

no snow removal. no frost damage wind and water damage to a minimum.2. foundation issues are minimal compared to some markets.. think Texas  :(3. easy day drive from socal  so that's nice4. compared to some areas property tax's not bad  again think uber high tax's In a market like Texas and or Memphis5. if your going to own rentals and go look at it much more fun to go to Vegas than many other markets.. again just thinking of the positives.. each market has it share of them..

They cut the grass, shovel the snow...

We use Zel and Venmo to pay for contractors on the spot for smaller things like snow removal.+ Have a plan B- Will this property also work as a long term rental?

I welcome all the help I can get and plan to put in my time to help others.Scott Snow

I do not supply any utilities or lawn/snow care, nor do I supply appliances besides built in dishwasher when it applies.

Remember you have to pay for everything that it takes to maintain the property including marketing, utilities, permits, insurance,  snow removal, cable, etc and of course management of the property.If you are passionate about it though and would enjoy the place yourself, then sure, maybe it's still worth it and you can make the numbers work.