But it's in your interests to make sure the property value makes sense and the borrower has skin in the game.

Keeping everyone aligned—lenders, inspectors, attorneys—prevents bottlenecks that could derail the timeline.Lastly, tackling big tasks early (like ordering inspections or raising equity) is a game-changer.

The collateral is so so and some have preferences such as certain asset classes they will invest in, but generally speaking, you can obtain an equity deal with very little skin in the game. 

What tools or strategies are you using to stay ahead of the game?

I mean if you have specialized knowledge its fair game to charge for it..PuuuLEASE, it is far from the "same" program".

Yes, the more units you go up, generally the less players in the game so there is some advantage in purchase competition as you go up, but also more management scale and cap ex for someone who is new.3.

If you have ever played the Cash Flow Game, you are pretty much the poster child character in the game for a high-income investor.

Dont waste your time game-planning.

The rental game is funny in that you want to responsible enough to always make rent, but not successful enough to easily afford buying a house.

I assume if one wanted to 1031 for "rinse and repeat" you'd also be game for that as well.