Related: The best way to manage fees is to get on the board. Years ago, my condo was going to have a special assessment to replace the roofs on all six buildings. No way was I going to pull 1.5 mortgage payments out of savings to pay for it, I was headed for FIRE! I asked if we needed to do all six at once. The roofer's report said we could do them two at a time. By doing two per year, we were able to do the second and third set more efficiently. We were also able to cash flow them, so no special assessment was needed and our reserves stayed robust. Mustachianism for the win!
Answer to question: A LOT! We own 3 rentals in a Senior Resort Community. The dues are paid quarterly. It's about $280/month/house. The amenities are ridiculous: 2 Golf Courses, a Putting Course, Driving Range Pro Shop, 3 expansive clubhouses (including theater, ballroom, many specialized activity rooms, classrooms, Coffee Bar, several restaurants, beautiful library, billiards center, 2 large gyms, Dance Hall, and a Post Office). There are 3 huge outdoor pools, a giant indoor pool, spas, tennis and pickle ball courts, bocce center, a softball field, dog park, RV Yard, immaculate grounds, staffed gates and 24-hr. security. These houses rent easily and have low tenant turnover, partly because of all the amenities. It's a lot of bang for the bucks.