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Bob Ross Site due diligence checklist
25 July 2025 | 4 replies
Can you put the house on the site and meet all the setbacks and maximum lot coverage requirements.
Luke Mertz New Glamping Sites
22 July 2025 | 1 reply
I've seen camp sites with small cabins or unique structures all spread out and literally just 1 or 2 rooms with a communal bathhouse.Is this a growing trend and if anyone reading this does something similar I'd love to connect with you.
Crystal Mellor How to offset depreciation recapture from a failed 1031 exchange
16 July 2025 | 6 replies
Since the 1031 exchange failed, you’ll owe taxes on:Depreciation recapture (~$112K) taxed at 25%.Capital gain (~$80K) taxed at 15–20%, depending on your income.To offset the depreciation recapture, you’d need passive losses.
James Wise 6 Reasons Out of State Investors Fail
9 July 2025 | 2 replies
Below are the 6 most common reasons out of state investors fail.1.
Don Konipol The Number 1 Syndicator/Sponsor “Fail
7 July 2025 | 3 replies
This analysis makes 2 assumptions: 1 - the syndicator/sponsor is HONEST and not a scam, and 2 - the syndicator/sponsor is competent in investing in the subject  area of real estate So assuming these 2 conditions are true, what is the biggest syndicator “fail”.  
Kwanza P. Vehicle/Camper For Flip Site
14 July 2025 | 2 replies
Thinking of buying a used camper so I can live on the flip site.
Nate Garvey Top mistakes new investors make?
22 July 2025 | 6 replies
What are some of the biggest mistakes you often see new investors make that cause them to fail out of real estate investing? 
Dean Wagstaffe Federa auction site
20 July 2025 | 1 reply

Has anyone had any experience using the federa auction website? If so, would you recommend using it?

Madelyn Felix Smart Locks for Rental Properties
25 July 2025 | 10 replies
Smart locks are becoming more common in rentals, especially short-term and multifamily units.Pros:No need to rekey between tenantsCan grant/revoke access remotely (great for maintenance or showings)Access logs for added securityTenants like the convenienceCons:Dependence on batteries or Wi-Fi—can fail if not maintainedSome tenants may be uncomfortable with perceived privacy concernsHigher upfront cost and potential for tech support issuesIf the system fails, physical access could be a problemFor long-term rentals, a keypad lock with manual override might be a better balance—still allows for code changes without rekeying, but avoids some of the tech pitfalls of smart locks tied to Wi-Fi or apps.Whatever you choose, just make sure there's a backup access method and clear communication with tenants about how it's managed.
Dean Wagstaffe Federa auction site
16 July 2025 | 0 replies

Has anyone had any experience using the federa auction website?  If so, would you recommend using it?