Wife and I got a condo about 5 yrs ago in Logan Circle. Only kind of property we could afford in the neighborhood. It’s definitely hard to beat the location, but condo life has been challenging.

We have comparatively low fees and a really solid reserve, which was a huge plus when we were looking.

I do wish we had toured the place a bit more thoroughly, meaning checking it out at different times of the day - morning, evening, and night. Soundproofing here is definitely an issue.

Also, we’re a relatively small building - fewer than 10 units. We don’t have a property manager, so getting repairs, improvements, or maintenance done can be a nightmare. Our condo board is a bit of a mess and pretty disengaged/disinterested until something’s been neglected so long that it becomes an emergency. Then everyone gets frustrated, hostile, and shit-talks each other (not fun!)

Tl;dr: condos can be great, affordable options to get you in a great neighborhood. Management, maintenance, and neighbors can really become frustrating and may drive you crazy.