REI is a specific and complicated subset of business finance, accounting, and tax preparation - and taking advantage of the tax law to pay only the taxes that are legally due, requires tax code knowledge that is specific to this industry and your specific tax classification within it.I am very glad that you are asking about using an attorney - as there usually is a huge temptation to do it all yourself and the internet makes it look soooo easy.  

We split $70/month xfinity internet and $60-100 monthly heat/electric.That 4b/1ba sounds like a terrible experience but I'm happy for you all that you seemed to get out of that situation by now!

@Colleen F.I have my bets on the resident.

So far for me to find deals i have the internet and driving.

I am so thankful I didn't score a great job...Moral of the story... bet on yourself and put yourself in situations that take you out of your comfort zone and force you to grow.

Your best bet is to look for a real estate investment that you can owner occupy at first to minimize your downpayment.

If it's in an a+ location and you're betting on appreciation then maybe offer at a 6 % on actuals.

From your response, I would bet you have done this a time or two 

Your best bet is a sure bet in my opinion get control of the property in your name if you want it. 

Check your HOA Declaration and I'll bet it spells out how to dissolve your HOA.