He's probably someone you don't want in your unit for the long term.

Even the most expensive property managers are EXTREMELY cost effective if you really think about it!

Quote from @Ven Bud: After hearing to lot of bp episodes on negative cash flow, I have a question.I am currently living in my primary residence and planning to purchase an investment property, and obviously it is going to be a negative cashflow (bay area), but I am of the opinion that as long as the rent on the investment property is atleast going to be greater than my current primary residence mortgage it can still considered as positive cash flow investment.The investment property is going to be in a much better location (for office commute, bay area proximity) than my primary residence.

Large corporations are moving to the area which is very promising long-term for REI.

Cash invested: $40,000 Sale price: $205,000 Strategic Market Pivot: From Long-Term Rental to High-Yield Fix and FlipThis property was strategically transitioned from a single-family long-term rental (LTR) into a fix-and-flip project after analyzing market trends and identifying a pivot that would yield better long-term returns.

Some other factors to consider - How long are you planning to hold this property?

In making this post here on BP, I wanted to humbly come to the forum however and start from scratch in terms of idea generation as to any and all avenues to pursue in getting the word out there so as to not miss any options.

It seems to me though your short term objective is to get the HOA to take immediate action on the roof.

If it's long term and you have control of the lock then you can do the same.

We only have 6 doors.  5 are long term leases and 1 is a furnished medium term rental.