I usually see around 10% in central Oh.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

My personal thesis is to avoid the HOA altogether, problem solved.RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS can still run with the land even if there is no HOA, placed on by the developer.

A friend of mine invested in one last year—apartments upstairs, a small coffee shop downstairs - and the combination of income streams made it a steady performer.Scaling with a 1031 Exchange:While not applicable unless you sell a property, planning for a 1031 exchange could help you scale quickly while avoiding capital gains taxes.

.- Avoid being the mediator, judge, and jury

They strategically avoid speaking to customers and offer support via online chat to a non US based helpdesk.

Another thought if you have already been in the house for a year is to continue to work on it, add more value and then sell it after two years so you can avoid the capital gains.

An uncontested foreclosure is often the best way to resolve issues with subordinate lien holders though I've also contacted some and explained they were about to be named in a foreclosure and suggested that could be avoided if they just released the property from their judgment/lien.

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And the ONLY way to know the actual laws and rules of bidding at foreclosure sales.For Pre foreclosures  Eric is correct many states have enacted laws that must be followed to avoid large penalties when dealing with Owners Occupied homes that are in foreclosure.