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Jon Zhou Ashcroft capital: Additional 20% capital call
12 January 2026 | 334 replies
The root cause of all of these is those cap rate spread.
Robel Nessro Advice for me
29 December 2025 | 15 replies
In my opinion you have no reason to establish roots during this time of your life. 
James Wise Did Brandon Turner really lose $14M of investor money while pocketing $4.4M???
2 January 2026 | 191 replies
This is a forum that was literally created to help root out bad operators in the real estate space.
Brandon Causey Foundation Issues and Step Cracking
22 December 2025 | 6 replies
It reveals:A single diagonal crackStarts near the roof/eave lineRuns downward at ~30–45°Passes through mortar joints and bricksAppears to terminate near the window openingThat pattern is not random.Most likely cause: Differential foundation settlement (corner/edge movement)Why this crack screams “settlement”Diagonal cracks in brick masonry almost always indicate movement, not shrinkage or temperature.Specifically:One portion of the foundation has moved downward relative to the restThe masonry relieves stress along the weakest diagonal pathBrick cracks diagonally because masonry is strong in compression, weak in tensionThis is not a thermal or cosmetic crack.Why the crack points toward the window (important)Windows are stress concentrators:The masonry above and beside openings carries redistributed loadsWhen the foundation moves, cracks often:Start at roof or corner loadsPropagate toward window or door cornersThat’s exactly what you see here.Likely contributing factors (very common)One or more of the following is usually involved:Uneven soil bearing under that side of the buildingPoor drainage at that corner (downspouts dumping water)Expansive clay soilsOlder shallow footingsPossible tree root influence nearbyIf this is an older building, this pattern is extremely common.How I would classify this crackAttributeClassificationCrack typeDiagonal structural crackPrimary causeDifferential foundation settlementStructural significance⚠️ ModerateUrgencyMonitor → evaluateCosmetic-only?
Chase Calhoun Is the Short-Term Rental Play Starting to Wear Thin?
22 December 2025 | 31 replies
Number one, anytime someone says they are “crushing it”, my default is to take whatever they are claiming and apply the square root.  
Rob Bergeron 2026 Is Starting to Take Shape
19 December 2025 | 0 replies
Businesses face fewer federal dead ends.For Kentucky specifically, this opens several doors:• Expanded agricultural opportunity beyond traditional crops• Growth in medical research and education programs• Increased legitimacy for hemp-based industries, including hemp concrete• New paths for farmers and manufacturers to diversify revenueKentucky already has deep roots here.
Ashley Bitner STR/MTR hybrid question
18 December 2025 | 10 replies
Now, I don’t root for that situation but i also have no issues following the contract. 
Nicholas Aiola Ask me (a CPA) anything about taxes relating to real estate
12 February 2026 | 2064 replies
The root of this question is this, what does one do when significantly too much depreciation has been claimed in previous tax years by mistake on a property that was sold this tax year? 
Adam Conrad First rental (was primary home) ... still no real bites since August
17 December 2025 | 33 replies
A few things I'm assuming are the root problems:- Suburbs like this are very based on school years.
Tracy Thielman What’s Working Better Right Now — Light Rehabs or Heavy Fixes?
15 December 2025 | 5 replies
Any deal that is rooted in solid numbers, realistic timelines and built-in contingency funds will succeed in any market.