Looking to break into the local market with Multifamily homes.

Unless, like Bill suggested, there is some kind of local restriction on the property usage that you have been unknowingly violating.

I have a home I bought in AL that's on section 8 right now at a purchase price of 72k (loan 57k) after down payment. local banks it's easier for them to finance it.

Seattle, forget about it. https://komonews.com/news/local/bellevue-eviction-case-king-...

. - they have 3 local and 3 out of state long term rentals.- the 3 local need a lot of work, she has been cutting rent due to not having updated flooring, appliances, etc.

Your post is confusing because an HOA cannot make a modification to a common element and then charge 1 owner for that *UNLESS* that owner or their tenants damaged the property to begin with.

For starters, tune in to the BiggerPockets podcast and connect with local lenders and brokers.

I am looking to get into tax liens locally for commercial properties, Chicago metro area only for now.

Better to make connections on here or a local real estate group. 

I am a local agent here in SLO and also own an investment property in the area.