Legislation to end this abusive, excessive, and illegally applied fee was pursued in Colorado several years ago but was watered down and then killed by HOA property manager interests.

But assuming that once you file it is a quick process of a couple days then it seems it's just an attempt at being equitable to all parties involved....especially the one that is "losing" on the deal.

Or, risk losing your friends and alienating your family.

So, in order to get into RE investment and grow what I have now, to be able to retire between the next 5-10 years, I'll appreciate your guidance.Here are my questions/concerns, considering I am 61:If I take out X-amount from my IRA, I'll get taxed and lose a big chunk of the money.

I know that I will have to go to college or my parents will lose it.

When he moved out, he was instantly losing a minimum $350/month + repairs + maintenance + vacancies/non-payment- so he bailed.

The main reason was I was tired of losing out on listings to the market leader in my area.  

Lose win or win lose never works out long term.

Low starting bids don't always mean that the reserve set by the lender was met either.Lot's to learn here don't be over excited and lose a bunch of money on your first buy.

If it stays on the market for a few months, they'd probably reduce the price, but you may risk losing the property.