Not sure if this should go to the HOA forum or the short sale forum.Location is Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Most Mesa condos also have high HOAs in the $150-200 monthly range.

Hi Everyone,I own a townhome in a community with an HOA.

She is a local CPA that does rentals and hoa taxes.I'll also be hosting free educational seminars over the next few months at Jitters where we will have a wealth financial planner.

What shall I do since HOA monthly cost has gone up for me and I would like to recoupe the cost as well as make a little more?

Must be one expensive HOA payment.

Seller has not done anything to proceed with probate for his mothers estate which needs to happen for her interest in the property.Seller has not been paying hoa fees and that amount has gotten beyond his ability to pay and the association is moving towards starting its foreclosure filings.Sellers mortgage balance is under $10k.I've got a few options i'm considering but figured i'd throw this out to the expertise on BP to see what the consensus is on how best to tackle this one?

HOA is $159 a piece include water, sewer and trash.

BTW I would use the 50% rule as a quick and dirty estimation tool because each property has difference expense characteristics.As far as condo, be aware that your investment is only as good as the HOA that maintains the building and your freedom to make decisions about your property can be limited by the HOA.

In some states, HOA liens also survive.