property is a duplex with a attic studio. now the attic studio has a separate entrance but no fire escape so that is a liability. however I will be house hacking and living in the attic and can't sue myself lol.The units seem extremely well kept from a first perspective a very well taken care of property it has off street parking and 3 parking slabs in the back. each unit is 2 bedroom 1 bath. avarage rent in the area I've seen 725 and 950 I've looked on centimeter and 800 850 is about avarage.

I know that most if not all fees for the maintenance and care of the property are included. 

He started off doing that part time while he was working at a W-2 job until he could afford to quit and take care of his family. 

Also think about their (in conjunction with your) future, the transition to take care of them when you are 50.

I know that most if not all fees for the maintenance and care of the property are included.

Flat roofs are great if the rest of the property is great - it’s not the roof but whether the owner is taking care of it and staying on top of inspections, maintenance, snow clearance etc.

I would demand immediately removal of the animal and I would carefully inspect the unit for any damages caused by the animal.

I do not care enough to learn about the midwest to make a smart move out there...part of the appeal of real estate to me is the hands on control of the investment. 

My partner and I screened those liens very carefully and came up with a list of only 21 that we thought were worth buying.

As for HOAs, they aren't cheap but they reduce your insurance costs, and assuming you have a good association they take care of capital and maintenance costs, so it's not like the money is thrown away--you're basically just outsourcing certain expenses via that means.