I would define what you need first out of your real estate investing and focus on educating yourself, and meeting those out there being successful with it today.

There is also more than one title/escrow guy with a very strong jawline (etc) near me that gets a lot of lady realtor business. 

You are better off to define the rules you want for your property (within the law of course), set the appropriate rent amount, and then enforce the rules consistently and without bias.If your property is in San Jose, the market is very good right now.

As @Teri S. mentioned, late fees and additional collection fees are assessed as defined in the CC&R's.The primary reason that late fees and collection fees are assessed is because these are critical to the HOA being able to carry out the functions of maintaining the common area infrastructure and grounds of the property. 

My goal would be to sue the HOA into action if they don't play ball.And read your HOA guidelines/covenants/whatever, there may be a grievance process defined, as well as remedies for issues such as yours.

Look forward to my development and let's definately touch base in the future Antwaun.Interested in any local REI groups/meetings you may be aware of in Columbia.

The tax on unrecaptured depreciation is defined to be at your ordinary income rate.  

Obviously you'd need to define the equity split, etc.There are plenty of JV/partnership forms under the REI resources tab here on BP.Best of luck!

I would definately do my "due diligence" because my friend you have a house in a "great" neighborhood.

Having a bulletproof leaseMidway through a lease with a renter, you cannot accuse them of breaking rules that are not clearly stated and defined in the lease agreement.