Your lease language also plays a big role here and should explicitly spell out how/if that can be accepted. 

MOST don't know that.. either.. so its regionalI am quite active in Charleston in the 500 to 2 million space for new builds and we get all our deals either fsbo my agent finds them or off of MLS..

There are a lot of active members here on BP from the baltimore area.

You have to read all fine print on disclosures, understand the terms and play accordingly.Credit cards are in the business of making money.

I don't think it's jacking up the HOA dues that is the issue.It really depends on what this guy's play is. 

@Bob PriscoI am closing this week on my very 1st flip and I will have about 40k to play with so I would think not.

I'm definitely seeing that mentality played out here in San Diego, with myself included for the time being.

Any area where there are lots of dumpsters around means there is activity going on.

I would, however, reach out to your agent and find out what they based that $650 rent off of just to be sure that the tenant wasn't actually paying that and now she's trying to play you.

Thanks I always like to hear how others experience has played out.