@Talen C Honeck Nope, the code violations (which can generally be negotiated way down) and the HOA past dues, not negotiable, should be the only things hard to assess.

Some times, they will force a special assessment, can be several 1000's of dollars per unit if they are short in reserves, for necessary CAPEX or repairs. 

I picked my own inspector just to make sure the assessment wouldn’t be biased, and I attended the inspection in person.

I just found out that there will be a special assessment in the near future on the condo association.

The net profit is the difference between the assessed values at purchase and sale, taking into account any miscellaneous contributions over the course of ownership.Then, you'll have to pay the US capital gains tax, against which you can credit the tax paid in Mexico.

Live at home and have your mom make your meals.Do that for a couple of years and then re-assess your situation (and the economy at that time).Get a second job doing something that pays well and save 100% of that.Cash is King!

Go back to the drawing board, assess YOUR life and YOUR goals, and if the Misses is not a good fit, well, you know the answer.

I agree with your assessment.

It’s a duplex so it’s assessed off of comps but with the market the way it is, I think you could BRRR(refi) and get what you need back out of it.

Also, special assessments can be damaging to your cash flow as well.