You would have to front some costs to perform all the DD, but the receive it back.I know a few posters on here mention that lenders wont lend if you dont have skin in the game.

If it makes sense on the surface then you need to take a closer look at the actual numbers.

In my experience PMs are not as diligent as you will be, ever, because they don't have real skin in the game.

On the surface it looks like you have the fundamentals in place, other than not having anywhere to shop these deals when you find them.

But I can tell you one thing, they are coming after any asset you have....They are looking for you to get some "skin in the game".Then again, she could just be saying that to keep the money coming inYou got that right.

One CPA caller had a good idea--he suggested the banks allow people to pay principle only and double up the principle for a few years so they can build up some "skin" in the deal and add an extra year or two on the mortgage to make up the interest.

Standing here in TX, it certainly appears that rents shouldn't drop in your area, but that doesn't help you much.I'm betting that:a) Your area is being flooded with sfh'sb) Your area is being flooded with an equal number of new renters who can't qualify to buy again soc) Rental rates shouldn't be affected *too* much On the surface, it seems that equilibrium should be maintained.

After all of this contemplation, a few answers surface that might help you out on the road to living a fulfilled and purposeful life.

Then you can go and clean it up a little and just include that into the price.See there are many ways to skin a cat.

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