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!

Establish policies and procedures that nip problems in the bud.

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.

Forming an LLC offers liability protection and clarifies ownership, but it’s usually best to establish it in the state where you're buying property to avoid tax complications.