She seems to be on board - now we just need to negotiate some of the terms and numbers.I appreciate the comment about the stepped up advantage and also the potential discounted buyout from her heirs. 

Never had thought about it before, so it was good education.When at all possible I like my attorney to be Board Certified in Real Estate. 

There are several board members here that could give you a bit more granularity as that is their strike zone. 

@Christine SwaidanThe HOA board hired the property management company.

If you’re looking for high end training and leads, then you’ll want to jump on board with one of the bigger brokerages for sure.

Or just go in and toss it which is the most aggressive and below board option but most of the time results in a non-issue. 

I would read that town ordinance and call the rent control board. if they are behind on rent and also you do major reconstruction you should have some out.

The materials used in making these drive the quality and the cost;  - Particle board (and there are different grades of this) is the cheapest  - Plywood is better (again different grades)  - Solid Wood is best (and again different types)Water is the enemy of wood in general and cabinets specifically due to humidity and leaks so I prefer solid wood frame with plywood decks / shelves.

Lots and lots of reasons why thats not true in every sector in every moment in every cycle and in every type of real estate and you can find plenty of evidence on this board and elsewhere to show it. 

Im a stickler for the rules though for a few reasons....BP gives me a very public presence....Ive served on my boards grievance/ethics committee...and my broker is the chairman of the state real estate commission.