I bought a home in an HOA w strict rules so the place never becomes an eyesore. It's a hassle but I deal with it.
The next town to the south has boats, and rvs parked everywhere and it's horrid.
In another area, my buddy bought a 1 acre lot w no restrictions and he built the garagemahal to live in. It works for him but doesn't do justice to the beautiful, classic low country brick homes that he has around him. Nothing like having a concrete driveway encircle the house (like a moat) so you call pull through w truck and 21' center console.
