Living in a place with a Homeowners Association(HOA) comes with many pros and its share of cons. Whether you're a seasoned Realtor or a first-time HOA homebuyer, understanding HOAs is crucial. We'll explore what HOAs are, how they operate, and what you need to know before buying a property within an HOA community. We are sharing the financial obligations including assessments, dues, and fines. We will dig in on restrictions and what to look out for as an owner or buyer in an HOA run community. Listen in to hear the challenges of being on an HOA board, potential mismanagement of funds, and the reality of thankless board positions. Plus, we'll touch on the drama that often unfolds inside neighborhood Facebook groups. Come back in two weeks when we share real-life HOA stories and thoughts from our listeners!  Leave us a review at ratethispodcast.com/hustlehumbly Get your FREE Database Template  Email Templates 101: emailtemplates101.com Build Your Own Business 101: hustlehumblypodcast.com/byob Agent Systems 101: agentsystems101.com All Resources: hustlehumblypodcast.com Submit your topic ideas and toasts to [email protected].