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Jeremy Ackerman Looking for a mentor/coach
18 September 2025 | 10 replies
Whether it is someone parking in someone else's parking spot, or unit 5A playing their music too loud and too late into night.  
Karen Spriggs HUD Regulations and Tenant Home Mod requests -- reasonable or not?
18 September 2025 | 16 replies
This letter was composed by the tenant (no official postmark) and has no professional signature (by doctor or legal person).
Angela Bolger Marco Santarelli - OC investment guru charged with bilking $62.5 million from clients
10 September 2025 | 1 reply
OC investment guru charged with bilking $62.5 million from clients – Orange County RegisterBy Tony Saavedra Orange County Register UPDATED: September 9, 2025 at 6:44 PM PDTMarco Giovanni Santarelli billed himself as a “wealth creator.”On podcasts and websites, Santarelli, 56, pitched his Laguna Niguel private equity firm, Norada Capital Management, which offered unsecured, high-yield promissory notes backed by investments in Broadway musicals, real estate and cryptocurrency.But federal authorities allege it was all a scam, a Ponzi scheme that bilked some 500 clients nationwide of $62.5 million in investments — retirement money, family savings, nest eggs.Santarelli was charged Monday, Sept. 8, with one count of wire fraud and faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted, according to the U.S.
Robert Hamilton OC investment guru charged with bilking $62.5 million from clients
10 September 2025 | 0 replies
On podcasts and websites, Santarelli, 56, pitched his Laguna Niguel private equity firm, Norada Capital Management, which offered unsecured, high-yield promissory notes backed by investments in Broadway musicals, real estate and cryptocurrency.
Josh Martin Hey everyone — I'm Josh 👋
11 September 2025 | 3 replies
Music keeps me grounded when the tech world gets too intense.
Marc Cha First Attorney Letter as Landlord - Fight Nuisance Complaint or Facilitate Move-Out?
28 September 2025 | 5 replies
Hey BP Family,Long-time lurker, first-time problem poster.Would appreciate some seasoned perspective here.Property Context:SFR in San Jose (owned 5+ years)Tenants 26 months, never late on rent, maintain property wellHaven't raised rent since they moved in (below market now)Planning to hand to management company after they leaveWhat Actually Happened (Timeline):July 2023: One neighbor voicemail about music[14 MONTH GAP - nothing]Sept 2024: Different neighbor texts calling them "your migrant tenants"Jan 2025: New neighbor buys house behind property, immediately complains (he knew tenants were there when he bought)[8 MONTHS - completely quiet]Aug 21: Police show up at 8:49 AM, arrest someone, damage my fence[35 days pass]Sept 25: Attorney letter arrives (10-day deadline demanding resolution)Critical Details:The arrest was tenant's BROTHER (visitor on probation), not my tenantAttorney claims "ongoing nuisance" but there's been 8 months of silenceTenants tell me neighbors have been using racist language toward themAttorney letter mentions "vulgar language" and "threats" but no police reports or documentation of thisTenants are already actively house hunting (started before attorney letter)Attorney's Demands:Vague "resolve the matter" in 10 days (by Oct 5)Claims multiple neighbors but won't say whoCites the arrest prominently (but doesn't know it was a visitor)My Current Thinking:Get police report Monday (confirm visitor arrest)Work directly with tenants on move-out timelineMaybe help with moving costs if it speeds things upSend short response to attorney: "Matter being resolved, tenants relocating"Don't engage with neighbors at allSpecific Questions:Visitor arrest - I'm assuming zero liability here since it wasn't my tenant.
Robin A Jackson Is this a good BRRRR deal? Time sensitive help w specific deal thanks!
23 September 2025 | 6 replies
I also own/run a business doing songwriting and music, so my time is split (and I have a new baby!) 
Tricia York Newbie Leasing question- South Carolina
6 September 2025 | 1 reply
This prohibition includes, but is not limited to, loud noises, loud music, noxious or unpleasant odors, and disruptive behavior or actions."
Anthony Jackson Norada Capital Management Promissory note investment
12 September 2025 | 49 replies
Santarelli, in two YouTube videos explains the promissory notes investment opportunity (Link), and mentions some of his other ventures including, “cannabis and crypto investing” and producing/co-producing six new Broadway musicals.
Kristi Kandel New concept input? SWFL - Multi-Sport, Wellness & Entertainment Complex
20 August 2025 | 0 replies
Unlike typical 'eatertainment' venues or sports bars, this concept puts wellness, family, and active living at the center—complemented (not driven) by food, beverage, and social programming.Core FeaturesSports & Activity ZonesIndoor pickleball courts (climate controlled, 4–6 courts)Indoor/outdoor beach volleyball courts (convertible for basketball/futsal)Golf simulators & mini bowling lanesTrampoline park + gymnastics/karate zone for kids/teensWellness & RecoveryYoga, Pilates, meditation, & HIIT studiosSauna, cold plunge, cryotherapyStretch Lab–style recovery center (guided stretching sessions, memberships, group classes)Waterfall garden + relaxation space away from active sports areasFamily & CommunityDog park with outdoor games + beer garden/shaded seatingRunning/walking trail with landscaped connectionsOn-site trolley to connect 10 acres of amenitiesSignature lazy river wrapping the propertyEntertainmentLive music stage (concerts, DJs, open mics, festivals)Event lawn for community markets, tournaments, and seasonal activationsFood & BeverageFood hall with rotating local chef pods (entrepreneurship focus)Morning coffee, juice, and healthy breakfast service tied to wellness classesLiquor license for controlled, property-wide sales (alcohol as complement, not driver)Programming & ActivationA 7-day calendar ensures consistent traffic and appeal across demographics:- Mornings: wellness classes + healthy breakfast service- Afternoons: after-school clinics + corporate team sessions- Evenings: leagues, trivia, karaoke, esports, family game nights, markets- Late nights (weekends): concerts, DJ sets, festivals, after-hours crowdRevenue StreamsCourt & bay rentalsMemberships & leaguesFood & beverage sales (partnership rev share)Wellness services (stretch lab sessions, day passes, memberships)Events (concerts, markets, corporate rentals)Sponsorships & naming rightsTrampoline/fitness zone admissionsTarget MarketPrimary: Adults 25–50 seeking active, social recreation with wellness focusSecondary: Families, sports leagues, and corporate groups during daytime/weekendsTertiary: Tourism and visitor spillover from SWFL’s growing destination marketDifferentiatorsWellness + family integration (unique for this type of complex)Signature lazy river as both a wellness and entertainment attractionLocal food entrepreneurship via rotating vendorsYear-round activation calendar to ensure constant useAlcohol as complement—not driver—to active recreationClimate-controlled indoor facilities for consistent playPhasing the BuildPhase 1: Core sports courts, food hall, bar, family/kids activity zone, and event lawnPhase 2: Wellness + recovery center, simulators, bowling, dog park/beer gardenPhase 3: Lazy river, trolley service, expanded outdoor landscape, and concertsPotential Challenges to Solve EarlyZoning & Permitting: Mixed-use recreation, wellness, and entertainment will require layered approvals (PD recommended)Site Selection: Large footprint and 200–300 parking spaces required; access is criticalCapital Requirements: Likely $10M+ at full scale; partnerships or phased funding may be neededOperations: Complex amenity mix requires strong GM and specialized team leadsLand NeedsPhase 1 – Core Sports & Food Hub:- Indoor pickleball courts: 20,000–30,000 sq ft (~0.5–0.7 acres)- Beach volleyball courts: 12,000–18,000 sq ft (~0.3–0.4 acres)- Bar & rotating kitchen hall: 8,000–10,000 sq ft (~0.2 acres)- Parking: 150–200 cars (~1.5–2 acres)Total: ~3–4 acresPhase 2 – Entertainment & Wellness Expansion:- Golf simulator lounge + mini bowling: 8,000–12,000 sq ft (~0.2 acres)- Yoga/sauna/wellness center: 5,000–8,000 sq ft (~0.1–0.2 acres)- Event lawn/live music: ~0.5 acres- Additional parking: 0.5–1 acreCumulative Total: ~4.5–6 acresPhase 3 – Signature Lazy River & Enhancements:- Lazy river: 20–30 ft width x 1,000–1,500 ft (~0.75–1 acre water + deck, ~1.5 acres total)- Expanded courts/event space: ~0.5–1 acre- Landscaped greenbelt areas: ~0.5 acresCumulative Total: ~7–8.5 acres minimumWhy target 10+ acres: Provides buffer zones, future growth space, and avoids maxing out footprint too early.Zoning & Entitlement PathThis project spans several land use categories, so a Planned Development (PD/PUD) overlay is the cleanest path.