That or when the residents demand we imeditately tow a person who parked in their spot.

@Natalie Kolodij, advice is spot on.  

One of my clients in the same spot did that and the lender was ok with that.

With tax ensentives, the second largest university in the country, and low unemployment rate, it's a great spot for long term rentals. 

I've been religiousy listening to podcasts and trying to spot "we buy houses" signs during my drives. 

@Joel Owens - spot on! 

The monthly fee goes towards common area landscaping as well as  enforcing rules that keeps the neighborhood nice and uniform, lawns mowed and yards weeded, houses painted, trash cans behind gates, cars parked in appropriate spots, etc.When I drive my neighborhoods I never have to worry about a trashed house next to my property, a car parked on the lawn next door, homes in disrepair and in need of paint, etc.The tenants I attract expect their neighbors homes to be just as nice as mine.No downside to HOA’s in my opinion.

Contractor started work yesterday and I made sure to be present to both put the tenant at ease and handle any potential issues on the spot. 

@Mindy JensenLoose/ falling off top runs look like they were poorly installed, likely not enough expansion room left combined with nailed too tight in a few spots.

It is in ok condition but was not winterized property and I know that the water line is broken in at least one spot, a hot water boiler line has freeze damage in at least one spot, and some squirrels have made it inside at some point during the vacancy so who knows what damage they did.