Hey @Ruth Reyes, I agree with both @John Underwood AND @James Carlson.I never really look hard at condo's due to the HOA fees and the fact that a controlling member can rule the roost.For example we almost bought a ski condo at the Inn of the 7th Mountain in Bend Oregon.

The MTR was to get around the SFH becoming a 2 unit and under rent control with an LTR.

You can have control and build a business, and learn hands on.

They also have no real control of anything.  

As you have experienced, HOA dues going up and so much out of your control, especially if you don't live there. 

In order to get out of Freddie Mac's "Limited Multifamily Experience Sponsor" category, you must have ultimate ownership & control of either (i) 3 multifamily properties [1 of which you've owned for at least 2 years], or (ii) 1 multifamily property which you've owned for at least 5 years. 

OK got it.. no different than going to a Tony Robbins event you have all the likely suspects selling their version of how to get rich and or take control of your personal affairs.

Taxes, insurance, pest control, utilities, software, etc comes out to around $13k per year each for my 2 bedroom cabins.Also unplanned capital expenses will add up.  

When you fully own the asset, you're in control. 

They didn't request any refund as it was their issue and I can't control wildfires.The other was due to an elderly family member dying suddenly (not at our house) and they had to leave.