Quote Originally Posted by Gunny View Post
HOAs change rules depending on which way the wind blows. OR they have that "at the discretion of the HOA" line in it for just about everything and definitely aesthetics.

I don't have a problem with reasonable ones with reasonable rules. I DO have a problem when a HOA getting paid in US coin to do nothing much I ever see but collect fees, that tells an American homeowner in the United States they cannot fly the US flag. Not like it's a pot leaf. Which they'd probably be ok with.
They may or not be a good choice for some. Depends on what you want and in some cases what you can do.

They do lawn care; snow removal.
They do painting and color schemes throughout community.
They replace roofs, siding, gutters, landscaping on a timely schedule.
They may keep and maintain swimming pools, community center, golf courses, parks, etc.

It all depends upon ones wants and needs.