If you like any sort of privacy or independence, a Condo (which means an HOA) is likely to be a bad choice. If you've never had the joy of dealing with an HOA.. think of the most corrupt invasive government you can think of.. then you're in the ballpark. YMMV, but if I ever have to deal with another HOA, it will be my undoing.
Yuse guys..... if you don't like the rules don't move there. Simple, no? If you didn't read the restrictions before you bought in, that is on you. I have no sympathy.Most folks think Hitler committed suicide, he didn't, he moved to America where he founded HOA, just live under one one time and you will never live under one again...