HOA is refusing to help out with any of the repairs as it states in the condo declaration "the association shall not be liable for damage to property caused by the elements or resulting from water which may leak or flow from outside or from any parts of the building except to the extent of any insurance proceeds available"In my eyes this is clearly their fault due to negligence, poor installation, poor maintenance and inspection of the building and they should be paying for all of the repairs to my unit or at least some of it.Are they exempt from liability in this situation due to what is stated in the declaration?

I'm an advocate about exuding a successful appearance and backing up the appearance by being an exceptional realtor/adding value to your clients

If it's either or both that's a non starter as you really don't have any collateral except the faith you're investing in the manager.

I assume I could ask for an exception, but at this stage of the game I need to assume I won't get one.  

All of those are predominantly near the university except for Belmont.

There are limits to economics of scale but it is a powerful force.Regarding the question of expense ratios; I am also an NON-BELIEVER in any claim of 25-35% expenses except in extraordinary circumstances.

Depends on the deal.3) Fair market rent or amount to cover owner's PITI  or at least PI payments, which ever is lower that they except.4) Same benefits of rental property plus less hassles and bonus of option fee. 5) Yes and Yes.

Yes the bank could probably take everything you have except for maybe your IRA/personal residence.

most of the country....except CA!

I am 60 years old and live in Coppell and in Texas most of my life except when I went to college.