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Vilson Nikollaj BawldGuy Note Investment Group I, L.L.C. - Ghosted / Fraud
5 December 2025 | 5 replies
I'll let you know.Note that Jeff has steered us toward other investments such as PPR and a house in Dallas in which he was the realtor (and only charged us 1/2 of what other realtors normally do) that have worked out VERY well.Mike F.
Brijet Mall Estate Planning for properties in multiple states
24 November 2025 | 2 replies
or will they need to self-manage it.Trusts are normally in place so the properties can flow seamlessly by avoiding probate.
Richard Herrera Owner Finance Down Payment
3 December 2025 | 7 replies
Sellers often ask for more skin in the game because they’re taking on the risk a bank normally would, and they want extra equity protection if you need to refinance quickly.Banks can offer 20–25% down because you get longer terms, amortization, and stricter underwriting.
Rob Bergeron Rates Are Dropping. Start More Conversations
26 November 2025 | 3 replies
But the conversations are getting louder than the season normally allows.And with delistings sitting near some of the highest levels we’ve seen, there’s a whole segment of sellers who aren’t getting traction and are quietly hoping someone gives them an alternative.
Ramon Mota Can Deposit be used to cover unpaid utilities
6 December 2025 | 4 replies
In California, yes a security deposit can be used to cover unpaid obligations that were the tenant’s responsibility under the lease, as long as you provide an itemized deduction within 21 days and proper documentation.Under CA Civil Code §1950.5, a landlord may deduct from the deposit for:Unpaid rentUnpaid utilities the tenant was contractually responsible forDamage or losses beyond normal wear and tearOther necessary costs incurred because the tenant failed to meet lease obligationsIn your case:1.
Dan H. Risk in purchasing condo in HOA named in lawsuit for construction fatality
24 November 2025 | 0 replies
Normally I have little fear of lawsuits, but most lawsuits do not involve a fatality.Thanks for any opinions
Aaron Gordy Great Article about the direction of the economy in Texas.
24 November 2025 | 3 replies
One of the key takeaways is the "This suggests that as capital markets normalize, mortgage rates could decline by another 50 to 75 basis points, relative to the 10-year Treasury yield."
James Jones How to Underwrite a Deal Without Falling for “Potential Rent”
25 November 2025 | 0 replies
Always stress-test the deal.We run numbers three ways:• Worst case: inspection delays, tenant slow approvals• Base case: regular turn, normal rent• Best case: new voucher, max allowable rentIf it doesn’t cash flow in the base case, we’re not interested.5.
Zach Blatt Independent Hospitality LPs
30 November 2025 | 2 replies
Actively managed businesses, on the other hand, normally require ongoing staff and rarely qualify for the same type of bank financing.
Justin Joseph Need help/ideas managing a 16 room in housing. Looking for managers
24 November 2025 | 2 replies
AirBnB management can be around 20%, where normal management might be 10%.