Most do not get in the game 

I am also relatively new to the real estate investment game and am looking to collaborate with investors on flips and long term rental portfolios in the greater Boston area.

Lenders are almost universal in their requirement that a borrower has "skin in the game".

I’ve seen it plenty of times over the years, and I’d say you’re already ahead of the game for thinking through this strategically.

Real estate is a long game, and as this experience shows, persistence pays off, even when things don’t go according to plan.

Hi Jasmin,It sounds like you're learning valuable lessons in the fix-and-flip game!

Ellijay and Blairsville are late coming to the vacation rental game, but are trying to catch up quickly.  

It's all fun and games until a reckless driver jumps the curb...Since your investment goals are $300 monthly cash flow and 30% equity, you’ll need to make sure the numbers work for both properties under these new financing terms.

Its to make sure you have enough skin in the game on this property such that when you buy the next one you're not going to be in over your ski's.Hope that helps, there are many ways to structure your situation so that you can bob and weave around these obstacles.

My name is Genita, and I'm no longer sitting on the sidelines of the REI game.