This is the reality so no, just because the contract suggests the money is refundable does not mean its not at risk. 

It’s subtle but constant, and I can’t seem to tune it out.I’m exploring every possible way to mitigate the sound, but the reality is that I can’t change the home’s proximity or line of sight to the roads.

With the market at all time highs and reality far from what the market is…..why not tap into our TSP?

Though at 1525/mth it is projected to cashflow a little less than 100/mth  -- the numbers do not include what I like to call reality numbers (vacancy loss, maintenance, capex reserves).

But in reality, holding on too tightly limits growth, causes burnout, and actually costs you money.Why Letting Go Helps Your Bottom Line✅ Frees Up Your Time – Instead of handling every single tenant issue, you can focus on strategy, acquisitions, and big-picture decisions.✅ Allows Specialists to Do Their Jobs – A leasing agent will lease faster than an investor juggling 10 different tasks.

I'd have massive equity and benefits down the line once things are paid off (20-30 years), but the reality is I wanted a barrage of cash flow NOW to accelerate this path.

I suspect that whatever the reason, CA experienced investors could state why it is BS.The reality is - CA RE has on average produced better return than any other state. 

The practical reality is wanting to get started in passive investing with lower dollar amount minimum requirements.

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

Investors and repeat buyers, accustomed to the realities of the market, are often willing to bid aggressively to secure a property.