The important things to consider about HOA fees is that they usually include some utilities: Water/Sewer, Trash, sometimes shared amenities like gym, clubhouse, pool, and they are saving you the time and headache for property maintenance: lawn care, tree timing, roof, siding, etc.

https://natlawreview.com/article/texas-federal-court-issues-nationwide-injunction-against-enforcement-corporate“We note this is a preliminary injunction, and we urge reporting companies to pay attention for additional updates and proceedings in this and other cases which could modify or change this order.”

Lesson two: The Polytech area has a lot of potential but requires careful planning for the scope of work.

Lesson two: The Polytech area has a lot of potential but requires careful planning for the scope of work.

Quote from @Brandon Weis: We have historically had in our leases that renter's insurance is required, but we had been lax on enforcing it because owners didn't really care and not all tenants had it.

We don't get paid unless the loan closes.I would be careful with a lender that charges anything but third-party fees. 

Aren't you glad that some antisocial media influencer brought this "tax strategy" to your attention?

I will be very careful with my first investment if I were you, unless you have a rich father or uncle who is willing to finance your mistake.

I’ll take care of buyer commission.  

I have had a couple of long term tenants who struggled to pay rent on time but always paid and took good care of the property so I worked with them.