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Homeowner's Association or Fee Simple?

Benefits of No Association

• Absence of monthly homeowners or condo fees
• Less stringent rules and regulations
• No homeowners or condo association that can impose restrictions without your consent
• Fewer parking restrictions and fees

Homeowner Association Benefits

1. No need to save money to cover what condo fees will cover:
   1. Roof repairs/replacement
   2. Common area repairs
   3. Yard Maintenance
   4. Maintenance, paving, and plowing of the driveway, sidewalks, and curbs.
   5. Siding and gutter maintenance or repair
2. Some have controlled access
3. On site community amenities from club rooms to pools and exercise rooms
4. Maintenance of Common Areas
5. No "surprises" from neighboring "improvements"

 

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Finding the Perfect Rental Property in {Location_Name} Every person may be defined as an individual, and as such we all have different wants and needs. This applies to all aspects of our lives but may be particularly frustrating while searching for a home. In the rental market, it is clear that one size does not fit all and being able to find the perfect property poses a serious challenge. Adding to the challenge is the fact that occupancy rates and rents in desirable areas may be high, and it is often difficult to find a property that suits both your budget and your requirements. Even in areas where there are more available properties it might still be difficult to find something that ticks all the boxes. Here are a few tips to take some of the stress out of the search: Know Your Needs You, as a potential renter in {Location_Name}, should be well-aware of your needs.  Some people are simply looking for a place to eat, sleep and shower while others are looking for a lifestyle or a space that will accommodate various activities, such as working, entertaining and hobbies. Think about what the space needs to do for you and make a list of your specific requirements. For example, do you need built in kitchen appliances? Is a washer and dryer essential or is there a laundry nearby? Do you need easy access to the metro or do you need parking for a car? These are questions only you can answer. After you have answered these questions the best you can, you need to consider the all-important budget. What will your money get you and what are you prepared to sacrifice to stay within budget? Remember when you assess your requirements to differentiate between wants and needs because, unfortunately, you will most likely have to make a compromise somewhere. Your needs are the things you cannot survive without and your wants are those little extras that make your life more comfortable but are not essential. Take your list of requirements and mark your wants and needs in different colors and then rank them in order of importance. Remember your needs are always more important than your wants.

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What does a property manager do?

The property manager's primary role is to interface directly with applicants, tenants, and maintenance people. A good property manager saves you time, hassle, and worry by having your property producing income while maintaining the value of your investment. The property manager handles:

• the marketing of your rental,
• the collection of rent in a timely fashion,
• the maintenance of a record of all income and expenses,
• the overseeing of maintenance and repair issues,
• the response to tenant complaints,
• the knowledge of when to draw the line,
• and even the pursuance of evictions.

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