Under funded Reserves mean that when major items do require attention they either don't get it (parking lot that should have been re-paved 5 years ago but wasn't because there is simply no money to do it), or, hefty "special assessments" are levied that all owners will be required to pay in addition to their regular HOA fees.

My ultimate goal would be to quit my regular job/cut down to 3 days a week and support myself through rental cash flow.

I'm trying to prepare up front for the actual details of the process.As in do I make an offer as a regular bidder?

Yes you should buy your own machines they will pay off eventually and find a local service company to have on hand once warranty is expired I have had my own machines for 12 years now still working had minimal repairs needed just regular maintenance

And there are others who may be more likely to take a bath on vacation when they might not regularly because they don't have the luxury of time before work.

If you are going to be doing this on an ongoing basis, stress that this will not be a "one off" deal and that you want someone to take good care of you and that you will be using them on a regular basis.

If she agrees to get rid of the pet you will need to do regular inspections as she will likely not get rid of it preferring to lie to her landlord.

Write your content as if you are explaining it to someone, like a regular conversation.  

On one sale bidding went on all night past closing time it went way way over regular sale.

I believe every house, apartment, or unit can be bought as long as it's at the right price.Because I am in a small city in the upstate NY area, it's not easy to find groups that meet on a regular basis to help each other find and commit to goals.