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Felix Sharpe Anyone Weigh Real Estate against Covered Call ETFs?
7 December 2025 | 2 replies
But I have also recently been studying covered call ETFs.
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.
Bob V. typical furnishing costs
13 November 2025 | 28 replies
Hello fellow investors, how much do you typically spend to fully furnish a 3-bedroom, 2-bath STR home, and what effective strategies have you used to keep furnishing costs down?
Michael Nguyen First fix and flip...what do you typically look for in a good title company?
29 November 2025 | 10 replies
My question is what are typical things you look for in a "good" title company?
Barbara Johannsen How Long Do You Typically Hold a Note Before Considering an Exit?
4 December 2025 | 1 reply

Some investors plan exits early, others wait for performance changes or market shifts.
What’s worked best in your strategy?

Gp G. DSCR Loan with 15% down payment
6 December 2025 | 6 replies
Typically 15% DSCR will have a bit of a rate add.
Deon Johnson Closing my first BRRRR deal — Need Guidance on Gap Funding
23 November 2025 | 12 replies
The response to your question is you're not ready to buy this property.You asked the question what do private lenders typically want to see from a new Investor?
Kelly Schroeder How Much Cash Reserve Do Property Managers Recommend Per Unit?
28 November 2025 | 3 replies
We recommend 20% of annual gross rent for a typical, average condition, single-family.
Chris Storck Sober Living Insurance
30 November 2025 | 10 replies
At level 1, I'd say you really only need a landlord policy for the home, a commercial general liability policy for the biz, and an umbrella policy that covers you and the biz.
Julie Muse High-Return Transformation on Republic St
5 December 2025 | 1 reply
Partner Driven covered 100% of the funding, including the $80,000 purchase and the $55,000 renovation budget.