You can buy a house hack to live in which is pretty easy and also powerful.

I do agree the board of directors has huge power within the community though and can affect how it is maintained.  

Hi @Phyo Ko - I understand you have some decisions to make on this Duplex deal and it may feel overwhelming!

Keep in mind: your agent should be doing everything in their power to help you figure out how to get a property under contract--particularly in this market, where many agents are hungry for business because they've suffered a serious downturn in contracts. 

Just make sure some sort of operating agreement is drafted and executed outlining whose rolls are what, who has decision making power to spend money on the asset, sell it, etc. this way you avoid conflict later.

I've done some research, but as this would be a first for me it is a bit overwhelming.

You can connect with them in these groups listed below on Facebook.North CarolinaTennesseeTexasor use this trick on Google ("- Powered by Carrot" Oklahoma City, OK) and they should popup hope this helps.

Although it's a strategy that's good for beginners, there are plenty of very experienced RE investors who continue to HH, because it's such a powerful strategy.2.

It can be overwhelming, but I've been through this process before. 

One of the downsides of condo ownership - things may be your responsibility as far as the tenant is concern, but may not be within your power (rather delegated to the association)