Definitely a better option than a checking account.In my scenario there is no penalty because I had a special deal with a local bank that was trying to get more business (no cause for concern because I matched the FDIC protection limits).I've just always believed that you should keep a small portion of your money on the sidelines that way it's not tied up in anything if a good opportunity comes along

I recently found a steal-of-a-deal condo in the NoLibs Philadelphia area.

We recently found someone looking to sell a mid-sized commercial property. 

I also recently found an article on Skift.com titled: 5 Charts Showing State of Short-Term Rental Regulations in U.S.

So I hired a contractor, rehabbed it, and moved in. 1 year later I've just been approved for a $40,000 heloc due to the equity I pushed into it.

I've just had all this work done on my house, for damage.  

I'm not a VA expert, I've just used one and plan on using another shortly. 

Hello everyone, I've just recently got into real estate investing.

thank you I've just recently just started to attend 

I've just started, but I'm working my way towards that goal.