We were high on adrenaline from the event but after we got home and the smoke cleared we realized that we didn't really need what they had.

So we are faced with a tough choice: do we rent our home out and lose about $200 per month because of high HOA costs, OR do we sell and hopefully break even?

@Phil SheltonThe company I use is Homeserve, and the link: HomeserveI use them for my Boiler and hot water tank, but they cover home appliances as well. 

I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and would ideally like to invest in IL since my family is still there and can serve as a home base for whenever I need to be in the area, but with IL property taxes being as high as they are I'm also scoping other markets in nearby states.Does anyone have any general advice for buying / investing long distance?

I am not new in RE (Own 2 (condo+townhome) +primary home) and all units are in San Diego and know want to buy something near beach and been in Imperial Beach lot of times love the place :)Any guidance how should i approach?

Plead, "I didn't know I couldn't do simple work like this in my own home.

When it comes to the finances I am planning to get a first time home buyer FHA loan with 3.5% down and when adding the closing fees and all the other fees we are looking around $12,000 dollars out of pocket.

However, I’m leaning towards investing closer to home where I can be more hands-on and build a local network.I'll DM you.

My wife and I purchased a home in the Seattle area back in 2018.

We only have 2 hot tubs that are not part of a larger pool.