Then, it just becomes a numbers game....

has anyone ever raised their skin in the game for a deal? 

I'm all in but I must admit the whole game does feel a little intimidating, anytime I think I like a property and I think of calling the realtor, I start having self-doubt (that maybe I'm missing something and I'll come off completely stupid).I would like to ask the seasoned investors, how was your experience with your first deal?

But, sales/raising capital, especially when you are just starting, is a numbers game.  

Then they can own a property for the best years of the properties life and appreciation is forced through the continued rising construction costReal Estate is a long game not get rich quick.  

If I were you this would be my game plan.1.

It is done once, and the game is over.Myth 2: My STR can sometimes be enjoyed by my family and friendsOf course, you're entitled to use your own property any way you want.

@Stuart Udis you sound like one of the good guys :)  This line is GOLD, "90% of people who post on BP about entity formation or transferring properties from their personal name to an LLC cannot articulate the risk they believe they are protecting against"Its a game of risk/reward.

New construction is very low margin game...

Its also an active investors game.