We are both extremely motivated by profit at that point so I feel like we have a common incentive to maximize that margin.  

Sorry for your quandary, which is probably more common than we think. 

I will add the fact that there are things you need to keep in mind when it comes to the HOA fees, Never go with high-rise buildings because those common area fees paid by the HOA will kill you, I typically look at Garden-Style or 4 stories and below, I do have one property that's in a 7 story building but the fees were still fairly low. 

They say, "Judgments issued in majority white communities were far less common."

Like an apartment, in small multis you will probably have to manage any common-area maintenance, like mowing the lawn. 

It seems that some buyers might like having a condo with open spaces that are limited common areas they can call their own.

Take these people to coffee or lunch, talk on the phone, etc and get to know their business as well as you can. 

No scripts, NO cold calling experience.So when all else fails....Pick up the phone!

I’m unable to reach the tenant via phone or email and I want to access the property to get a certificate of occupancy and to document the condition of the property.Can I just go there with the police and if no one answers the door bust it open?

In regard to utilities, It is very common to have the tenants pay for Electric and Gas while the landlord pay for water Trash etc.