I have done both and I can assert that plunging my funds into real estate directly versus giving my money to a coach has brought greater returns on investment.Happy investing!!

@John ThedfordAdding to my last post; the statute is missing the language necessary for you to assert that it must be held in segregated account until such time as it is adjudicated.The statute simply states in 83.49(3)(a) and (3)(b) that both parties are not limited from either party to litigation of actual damages.

It rough when you violate state and federal law and the tenant is one of the 1% of tenants that do know how the laws work and can properly assert rights.

When you are seeking the money you must be confident and assertive.

I have another property with that same situation that had no problem getting insured, however.For Traveler's/GEICO, I met the inspector at the house myself so I know she was in the right place and that is what is so odd about the assertion that I live there...I feel like they just decided to dump me for whatever reason.  

In my short lived experience if you provide quality service, treat them like people, and act assertively they will respect your property. 

I think the net result comes back to your original assertion of taking out "what if somebody doesn't pay, or repair cost".  

William Carroll I appreciate the friendly words and I do agree with much of your assertion, especially your point about the long-term trend towards Ohio State taking more and more control of the University district.

All the data they provide supports my assertions (within a few months)...Here are a couple articles, and the raw data isn't too hard to find on NBER's website:http://www.marketwatch.com/story/current-us-econom...http://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/businesscycle....https://www.forbes.com/sites/advisor/2014/03/04/ho...

I'm astounded that a title company would simply accept her assertion that she would pay you outside of closing.