Be supportive and know the right “hat” to wear and when.I wish you all the best and please keep us posted on your progress.

He has clear examples of how real estate beats other investment methods, and I think he's conservative in his assessments.

Public sewer, public water, off-street parking.What other information do I need to properly assess this deal and what feedback might you have for someone like myself (new to this process, not handy).

Look forward to keeping everyone updated with the progress. 

This reminded me of the progression my daughter took, learning the same things, going through the same process...but with a different set of applications.Not much will bring a tear to my eye, and I'm not ashamed to say that this story did.

I'd definitely ask a local realtor to assess the potential sale versus rental price on your home, or do a thorough CMA on your own.

just didn't want to hold any longer as the benefit assessment fee is too much at 2400/yr. so I immediately agreed to the offer of 35000 at which I could make about 300 net return after all cost..Haha 

Your monthly payment is subject to change without any notice, special assessments, general assessments.

It's called a Progressive Tax System for a reason.My opinion is that those investing money and taking the risk of losing it should be treated more 'special' than the common W-2 worker, who has no real skin in the game.

Or worse, if there is a disaster and the owner calls his insurance company to get money for the problem and the insurance company comes out to assess the building and finds that there is a STR being run, then denies coverage.