Again, other might feel differently here.b) Skin in the game: as a conservative investor, I understand that the dirty secret of industries that the waterfall compensation is in the line with me and incentivizes sponsors to take more risk.

Are others playing the long game and hoping for appreciation or is there something I’m missing with the economics of North Jersey?

But then I discovered Baselane, and it's been a game-changer.One of the things I love most about Baselane is how easy it is to track income and expenses.

But you won't know until you take that first step.To use a basketball analogy, you're dreaming about playing for the NBA when you haven't even tried to play a pickup game at the Y.

If you want to attempt to rep yourself, you have to play the game too.

You can partner with an operator or hire a mentor to help you.Either way sounds like you have a good problem as most people struggle with raising capital so your already ahead of the game.

Well as you can imagine folks tried all sorts off games to qualify for it.

@Andrew Lawn welcome to the real estate investing game!

Hi @Minji Kim BRRRR house hacking in North Jersey is an absolute game changer.   

As it was my first opportunity to get some skin in the game, I jumped on the deal and we agreed on a 5 year ballon (4% rate, amortized at 15 yrs).