Seeing Chia + Permuto demonstrates a framework where blockchain-based fractional ownership could be both compliant and functional — potentially allowing platforms like Smartdeeds.ai to offer secure, regulated, and efficient tokenized real estate investments, with built-in governance and income distribution features.It’s exciting to watch how these developments might bridge traditional securities, fractional ownership, and blockchain technologyTokenized real estate on a compliant blockchain like Chia could democratize access, speed up transactions, automate income and governance, and improve transparency.

Good morning, A non-related party can certainly function as a qualified intermediary, but you need to be very careful. 

Yields are a function of risk, effort and barriers to entry.

Stretching the term to save a couple hundred dollars a month while paying 2–3x the total interest cost won’t feel like affordability once people really see the math.So yes — if we define “crash” as “severely impaired market function and affordability,” it’s hard to argue it hasn’t already happened.

For a typical 1-bedroom, 1-bath STR, I usually budget around $6K base for the essentials, then add about $1.5K per bedroom to cover extra furniture, decor, and bedding.To keep costs down, I focus on:Prioritizing durable, easy-to-clean pieces over “fancy” stuffMixing in budget-friendly retailers with a few higher-quality anchor itemsSourcing rugs, lamps, and decor from clearance sales or secondhand storesIt keeps the place functional, attractive to guests, and way under the cost of going all high-end.

That’s how people get stuck.When you’re still learning, start with rehabs that can function as a rental and can absorb your mistakes.

Especially for properties that do not qualify for institutional financing, or are attractive to buyers who don’t qualify for conventional financing.The price obtained for a property is a function of demand for that property.

It also regularly puts out deals at that are typically low 65% LTV, high 10%+ skin in the game/co-investment etc.They market under 506B so are prohibited from posting publicly on the Internet and instead function by referrals.

This concept helps draw attention to functionality and consistency.

I feel like I am "saving" but in reality I am spending my time which is a much more valuable resource than a functioning, cash-flowing, tenant-filled apartment while I am spending time elsewhere.