Don't buy in an HOA" is not really an option for me, as those of you know that live in the area, a very large percentage of homes in the area are in HOAs, and I want a condo not an SFR, it is essentially a given that a condo in that area is going  to be in an HOA.

The people and information are great and I spend as much time as possible getting essentially a free education.  

Unfortunately, we're way under budget to afford anything there unless it's an ancient one bathroom! 

I was thinking about replacing the vanity's, faucets, vinyl floor in kitchen/bathrooms and possible the toilets as these items were old when I bought. 

I was considering buying a bare lot to essentially "speculate" on, and was trying to find ways to put some type of livable structure (or RV?

This is essentially a very low interest "personal loan"  or LOC like a traditional bank offers.  

To get the property in cash, I essentially have to borrow the funds from my father and borrow the renovation funds from my father.

So, they moved into that house and essentially walked away from the property next to ours. 

Hi Brie,Sorry, my post was a bit ambiguous and thanks for replying to it.I want to know the multiple ways of paying brokers and are there any other essential pieces I should be putting into place as a future commercial and residential property manager.I am starting a property management firm.

They are essentially taxed the same in that the income flows through to the individual's tax returns the same.