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Mike Gennaro Buy and Hold Mobile Home Investors: Are you out there, and are you successful?
6 July 2018 | 78 replies
After bringing in a thick skinned property manager, we've got all of the fully rehabbed units rented and are loving the cash flow.
John Thompson [Calc Review] Help me analyze this deal
4 November 2019 | 20 replies
I also strongly suggest you bring some of your own money to the table so that you have some skin in the game.
Terry Drake Journey through the next (Lonnie) deal..
17 January 2013 | 74 replies
Better interest rate if you secure the loan with something but I like having as little skin in the game as possible.d) There are other options out there like refinancing your house, ect but personally I think options A - C are your best bet.
Braheem Tolbert Loans for Land Only New Jersey
2 January 2023 | 8 replies
@Braheem TolbertYou can get a loan for almost anything as long as you have enough skin in the game
Michael Williams Interviewing possible commercial lenders
10 December 2022 | 5 replies
If you are, then make sure you let the lender know you have no skin in the game. 
John Williams Your first deal
6 April 2013 | 85 replies
I got a property, and I've got my skin in the game (well almost a few more days).
Alex Aguilar Best cities for cash flow
27 March 2017 | 104 replies
This is the one reason why I utilize this because it's absolutely predictable that it will follow a Financial Mathematical Schedule of Principal and Interest Payments, as well as Balance reduction.Because the Amortized Mortgage is absolutely predictable, and I for one follow the RULE "If you can Predict it, you can Profit from it", I actually look to Maximize this within reason.So while I put down 20% for an Investment Property to maintain a level of skin in the game and reduction of risk by having an attractive interest rate, I generally take about mortgages around $1 Million or above.That is because the Mortgage, being paid by my renters, will follow a very predictable path, one which will make me a millions as each one gets reduced or paid off.In fact, if you receive ZERO cashflow but your Million dollar Mortgage disappears in 30 years, you have effectively made an average of $33,333 PER YEAR for 30 YEARS.And, if you consider that the Mortgage Interest is deductible, especially for a Rental Real Estate Business, you have earned even more than the Million dollar mortgage.For some reason, this kind of thinking is not taught ANYWHERE that I have seen.
Iris Dahan Neighborhoods In Spring TX
27 January 2022 | 20 replies
There is so many ways to skin a cat but you just need where you doing it.
Eric DeVito No family support, only negative comments. What to do?
30 December 2016 | 112 replies
Get thicker skin.3.
Aldrin Meneses Quijada about OPM please help me.
24 December 2022 | 4 replies
@Aldrin Meneses QuijadaAs a private lender I would not lend on this deal.I want the person to have skin in the game and if they do not I don’t take them seriously as anyone with no money zero experience can try and get a loan.You can try calling people but only responses you are gonna get are from scammers