re: What are the pros and cons of HOA?

I had an HOA hack f with me years ago. So I got myself elected to the HOA board. In two years I was able to get all fines waived and year of no assessments. I fired the b.s. inspector that wanted to fine for everything. The management company stopped instigating bs as well. If you have sane board members it can be ok. That said, when I move, I will not be in an HoA and I’ll get 20+ acres. A few nut jobs seem to relish being on this board. I did it as a defensive move.