Loan product wasn’t a fit for my mix use project because they don’t lend on the commercial component which impacted leverage too much.

A tax person who works with real-estate exits can run that in 10 minutes and tell you if you’re over- or under-reserving.So short version:Tax bucket → safe.Investment bucket → DCA into the ETF mix you like.Gold → long-term tilt, not short-term parking.That keeps you liquid, diversified, and out of trouble with the IRS.

After visiting the area, it felt pretty rough in parts, lots of streets look run down, though there are a few renovated homes mixed in.

A friend and mentor of mine is a real estate attorney genius and manages a literal $1B+ portfolio across broad asset classes including: restaurants, 500unit+ mixed use developments, hotels, storage spaces and hundred year land leases..they are refinancing several building at +/- 5.5% At scale - the impact is monumental.

On a mixed-use project, four sprinkler contractors quoted systems including standpipes, assuming they were required due to the building height.

A 99-acre, mixed-use development in east Kyle is moving forward with a new developer, ATX Capital which has taken over what's now being called CityPoint Kyle — previously known as "Project Sahara".

I’ve been hearing a lot about turnkey properties — homes that are already renovated, tenant-occupied, and ready to cash flow from day one.On paper, they sound like a stress-free way to get started (especially if you’re not local), but I’ve also read mixed opinions about whether they really perform as advertised once you factor in management fees, maintenance, and long-term expenses.For those who’ve bought turnkey rentals:Did the numbers hold up after your first year or two?

@Chris Seveney I'm happy to have my own cash in the mix.

I’m  a Licensed Realtor® and Professional Civil/Structural Engineer (P.E.) with over 20 years of experience in land development, infrastructure design, and property analysis across Maryland.After two decades designing and managing major projects — from transit and utility infrastructure to mixed-use developments — I transitioned into real estate to help investors and builders make smarter, data-driven acquisition decisions.I focus on helping investors evaluate:Land and infill sites for development feasibilitySmall commercial and multifamily properties for value-add potentialStructural and site conditions that can impact ROI or exit strategyI’m particularly active in Baltimore, Hagerstown, Eldersburg, Sykesville, and Capitol Heights, MD, and I love connecting with investors who are interested in ground-up, subdivision, or redevelopment projects.If you’re in Maryland or nearby markets and want to discuss land strategy, due diligence, or deal analysis, I’d be happy to exchange ideas and insights — always in the spirit of collaboration and compliance.Looking forward to learning from everyone here and contributing value wherever I can.– Reddy Karnati, P.E., Realtor®(Engineering insight meets real estate opportunity — all within compliance of COMAR 09.11 & 09.23)

We're definitely seeing a mix, but bridge loans have been popular for time-sensitive acquisitions.