As you have experienced, HOA dues going up and so much out of your control, especially if you don't live there. 

In order to get out of Freddie Mac's "Limited Multifamily Experience Sponsor" category, you must have ultimate ownership & control of either (i) 3 multifamily properties [1 of which you've owned for at least 2 years], or (ii) 1 multifamily property which you've owned for at least 5 years. 

But in a rooming house, they pay a much lower rent cost, and get the benefit of a professional cleaning crew doing common areas, kitchens and bathrooms, free high-speed Wi-Fi for their streaming devices, etc.

You could also try privacy mode on your browser or have a friend look it up on their device. 

OK got it.. no different than going to a Tony Robbins event you have all the likely suspects selling their version of how to get rich and or take control of your personal affairs.

Taxes, insurance, pest control, utilities, software, etc comes out to around $13k per year each for my 2 bedroom cabins.Also unplanned capital expenses will add up.  

When you fully own the asset, you're in control. 

They didn't request any refund as it was their issue and I can't control wildfires.The other was due to an elderly family member dying suddenly (not at our house) and they had to leave.

I have some feelings about the timing of the sale of the property, but that's the control you give up as an LP.

For outside lighting if possible invest in good quality solar exterior lighting to help control the electrical costs.