The guy mentions “high monthly maintenance fees,” which suggests he’s dealing with a condo or townhome. I wonder if he’s using it as an Airbnb rental instead of long-term rentals.
Could be an old home too. I personally bucket the HOA fees separate from maintenance unless its the rare one-time HOA fee for a specific project. If using it at as Airbnb and/or VRBO rental, would certainly increase the maintenance vs a long-term tenant.