So all income would be rent, late fees, non-refundable deposits(pet fees), application fees, inspection fees.

@John Clark pet safe outdoor salt is chloride free, costs marginally more and should not damage the concrete.

The HOA was severely mismanaged by a self-managed HOA board that didn't really read the by-laws carefully and depleted funds over a pet-related lawsuit with an owner who is now short-selling.

. - and by how he communicates, may even have some mental health issues.How should I handle this?

However, I wanted to continue learning so I looked more into real estate investing as a way to create a path for myself and expand into other fields I'm passionate about, such as health and wellness.My goal is to build up both businesses into companies that work to create solutions for our environment, the less fortunate or lower-income, provide jobs, better our food system, and inspire those like me to think bigger and know it's possible.Thank you to everyone that's here and I hope to add value inside the forums and continue making this a place to give knowledge and push our peers forward.

However, I wanted to continue learning so I looked more into real estate investing as a way to create a path for myself and expand into other fields I'm passionate about, such as health and wellness.My goal is to build up both businesses into companies that work to create solutions for our environment, the less fortunate or lower-income, provide jobs, better our food system, and inspire those like me to think bigger and know it's possible.Thank you to everyone that's here and I hope to add value inside the forums and continue making this a place to give knowledge and push our peers forward.

@Kyle Garand since you'll be living there to begin with, there's a big question of where you personally want to live.Apart from that and prices of course (North Kingstown is generally a lot pricier than Johnston), I'd say also look at the financial health of the city/town, which you can research online particularly relating to bond ratings (S&P, Moody's, etc.)If a city or town is in a difficult position financially, like any business it has two options - cut expenses, or raise income.

If they are below the required temperature one of the things they can do is say they will report to the health department.

We are looking for a smaller house 2 bed/2 bath as family member has a pet.

I have bought all manner of hoarder houses.one i did a few years ago had a pet boa and that thing got loose and we never did find it.. the city wanted me to tell all the neighbors to watch their cats and small dogs.. had another one were the guy dismantled a chevy then put it back together in the basement.. so i had to demo the house and lift it out with a excavator..