<p>Maintenance fees for condos can be much higher (especially in HI). Some of them run significantly higher than our property taxes–have heard of them for $1000/month JUST For the maintenance fees!</p>
<p>I agree that renting an apartment or condo is a good option and allows significantly more flexibility for all concerned than purchasing real estate for her at this time, especially if she may need some sort of assisted living down the road & then you’d have to figure out about reselling and/or the hassles of managing/renting to others.</p>