I don't have the capitol right now to spend a ton of money on software.

There are people in here who could have used a handful of that cash and turned it into a lot of money.

If people have less money they'll travel less.

First: Define “good.”Second: Why would any owner want to leave money on the table, especially money sufficient enough to make a market deal a “good” deal for the buyer?

Business/money has ruined many relationships:(

Out of money and options, he licks his wounds and lets it go for back taxes. 

@Liliana Bennett most HOA boards are composed of the actual homeowners.Just like there are many DIY owners here on BP, trying to pinch every penny, there are HOA Boards trying to do the same.Guessing your HOA Board members have specifically taken many possible tasks away from the PMC in an effort to save money.

What I'm hung up on is how to make a deal work so that it produces a satisfactory rate of return for the money partner.

You can attempt to assure compatibility by interviewing them and taking into consideration your other tenants, but at the end of the day, they're adults and it's up to them to get along.

I'd say the Bigger Pockets forums are one of the best places to explore how to put your money to work in RE.