MAYBE they’d call the loan due but even that is unlikely unless they showed no intent of moving in.)TLDR: 95-99% chance nothing happens and they get away with it.

So 1) check calculations and make sure property is worth buying for purpose of intent 2)figure out if its a deed of trust or conventional mortgage 3)make offer and bring the loan current asapKinda.

Facebook groups and BiggerPockets forums are also good spots to find JV opportunities or off-market deals.Your intent to collaborate and share insights will take you far in this space.

Unfortunately, from time to time, a seemingly reputable company will turn out to be a bad actor with unscrupulous intentions, and investors will lose everything.If your investment is so crucial to your finances that a few bad months would wreck your plans, you're over-leveraged.

But I've thought of this as an almost charitable business that would be fine if it broke even AFTER I've built up and stabilized wealth through other sources.But all these charter schools have got me thinking- Could I actually start one up with the primary intention of actually providing quality education AND be profitable at the same time?

I’m now based in Columbus, Ohio, but I still own and operate 6 rentals in Norfolk, VA, which bring in around $3,500–$4,500/month net.At one point I had 16 units, clearing about $8K/month, but I trimmed down for simplicity and efficiency.I also ran a profitable Airbnb in New Orleans via rental arbitrage, which gave me great insight into short-term rental operations without owning the asset.The market’s different in 2025—rates are higher, prices are sticky, and cash flow is tighter—but I still believe there’s opportunity if you:✅ Buy with intention✅ Use the right strategy (STR/MTR/LTR/etc.)✅ Self-manage or add value yourself✅ Focus on net, not hypeI’d love to hear from other investors:→ Are you still seeing cash flow?

But if you're audited, a 1031 is always looked at, and you want to have a reason to demonstrate your intent to hold the property and why that intent changed.

I’ve owned a rental property in the past, but life threw a few curveballs, and I’m now working on rebuilding the right way — smarter, more intentional, and long-term. 

My portfolio has stayed intentionally boutique, and I’ve built it around strong systems, high-touch service, and long-term relationships.Recently, a few of my properties have transitioned (owners moving back in or converting to long-term tenants), which has opened up some space in my portfolio.

They are informed, intentional, and not afraid to challenge traditional paths.How do you think the real estate industry can better support younger, first time home buyers without underestimating them?