I'm just not a partnership kind of guy and like doing things my way without worrying about how it might effect someone else. 

Anyone have any tips to make craigslist ads more effective?

This type of deed allows the property to pass to another individual without going through the probate process.This deed became effective on January 1, 2016 here in CA and set to expire in 2021.

It doesn't seem to be as effective as it once was and does not post to Craigslist automatically (has to be done manually using HTML).

It's already been noted, but...I'm seeing $0.00 down for property management and that you plan on doing that yourself.So, if everything goes well... you've bought a second job.On the other hand, if your wildest dreams come true and you own the entire neighborhood by this time next year, you need to hire a property manager to handle your two dozen units at 10% each.... and this one is netting -$5 a month.Or something goes horribly wrong, (Illness/Injury/Drafted into a secret army to fight vampires).You can't defend America's precious bodily fluids and manage property effectively.

My question, is what /if any resale value is effected on the property i am looking at buying by this small easement.

Also, bombing is not an effective roach treatment. 

You should estimate more conservative numbers and see how that will effect your CoC return and cash flow. 

To what extent this will effect the big two, I'm not sure yet.

You have only the rights given the HOA by the Covenants, Restrictions, Bylaws, etc in effect for the subdivision.