Regarding the point about "freedom to do whatever you want to your property" - how does that fit with the rules that condo boards, home owner associations, and

Regarding the point about "freedom to do whatever you want to your property" - how does that fit with the rules that condo boards, home owner associations, and other relevant groups place on owners in their "jurisdiction". I agree with you on your points, I have this rent-vs-buy mental agonising every few months. I'm just curious what folks are doing - if freedom is the key value, then basically you buy land somewhere where the least amount of people can harass you, and hope property prices and crime/services are at levels one can tolerate.