Also if allowed in your area, you can require 60 days notice.

This allows those that have a HELOC, etc. to service their debt. 

I also filed during that time.My income would allow me to spend 200-230k on a home, although I'm not prequalified for anything.

It should allow you enough reserve to begin flipping.

They are hands-off, institutional grade real estate investments, and they allow the option to diversify.

You will probably end up using mileage allowance and not actual expenses that include depreciation.

Any suggestions in dealing with HOAs that are not willing to discount the back dues owed, even from their failure to prosecute the delinquent prior owner only because their CC&R allows them to claim everything and the kitchen sink?

I am also happy to share my foundation contacts with you; just shoot me a PM (BP Rules don't allow posting of contact info in forums). 

People do this you just have to make sure your lease allows you to rent out rooms.Some landlords or property managers have it in the lease that you cannot sublease.You also lose many of the advantages of REI going this route since you have no ownership.

Is there a spot around the corner that allows overnight parking?