Now from some of the things i read that could be because they do not want to deal with HOA related costs that could be past due, even if its 1k.

@Andy Bettag Between the two, I'd say it's more important to find a tax preparer in the state where you live, though this is less of a necessity in this day and age.

Also for rehabs, what software do you use to track expenses related to type of work completed (electrical, plumbing, etc), and what features have been important to you in your business to analyze historical expenses on rehabs?

I know there has to be no connection from the IRA to the investment (relatives). 

On a related note, I was planning on traditional lending with a 20% down payment.

We are in the process deciding on kitchen appliance package and are stuck between two similarity priced packages, a Viking package or a GE Cafe package. 

You want to investigate any building restrictions the municipality may have related to zoning, setbacks, lot coverage etc. 

I think the area will only grow with the location desirability, aging population, etcLooking in the $800k-3m price range. 

(age of home, neighborhood, size of home, lot size, quality of finishes, etc.)

Now I want to read other books relating to real estate investing.