I would ask agents the same neutral questions for every property: original launch date, whether it was previously listed elsewhere, reason for sale, current occupancy and work needed. Answers may be incomplete, but inconsistencies can still help identify recycled or unmotivated stock.
I’d add a caveat to Katarina’s view: a larger reserve contribution is not automatically negative. A properly funded shared building may be preferable to a deceptively low monthly charge followed by major assessments. The concern is whether the reserve plan is credible and whether insurance...
It would help to define “near” and what counts as reasonable transport access. Do you need a particular Metro or Metrobús connection, or would a bus route and a longer journey work? That distinction could change which neighbourhoods people suggest.