I don’t want to break the rules by making this sound promotional or like an advertisement, but it would be great to get the opportunity to chat or meet with investors and discuss the kinds of services I can offer and any other possible way I could be of value.

A vacant house still needs grass mowed, snow cleared and you have concern over people breaking into the property. 

Charging $500 per night in peak season is probably doable.The property management company will make or break you.

Next item to know is there is several different constructs for Common Interest Communities, and while most just use the blanket term of "HOA" to define the organizing body, the legal construct varies wildly.

Somebody explain to me in a rational manner how the property manager should be stopping criminals from breaking into the home?

If not, you may be able to break out the bottom of the pool and refill it with rock and fill material.

When looking at a property for development a due diligence period is common.  Is there a specific contract, or items in a contract that can keep the seller from backing out during this period?What is the best way to l...

My current goal right now is to break out real estate investing into bite sized pieces so that I can learn a little bit about a lot of things.

No body better than person in the mirror. 

You also don't have to worry about a tenant bring in their own and the damage that may cause and if the units break, the tenant has to replace it.