Many first time homebuyers struggle to have any skin in the game in the first place.

If it isn't a benefit for my client (buyer or seller) and the person across the table ... the deal really shouldn't happen. 

I will be adding a loft in one of the bedrooms, pavers on the outside patio area to relax, grill and play games.

Build a smart game plan now.Let’s talk about how you can structure a deal, manage risk, and get started in today’s market.Will Rogers said it best: "Don't wait to buy real estate.

Generalist preparers often leave money on the table for agents/investors.

It's best to start with long term rentals so you can get some skin in the game.

They want to know you won’t blow the rehab budget, stall out, or panic when something goes sideways.Once I had one project under my belt with clean documentation, lenders stopped questioning my ARVs and started competing for my business.A few lessons from that first deal:• Show up with a real scope of work• Know your comps better than the lender• Bring a contractor who’s licensed, insured, and organized• Present the numbers like a business, not a hopeAfter that, funding becomes a systems game instead of a confidence test.

I know plenty of people working as wholsalers, podcasters, game developers, YouTubers etc and I am glad they're able to do what they do and be paid for it.

I buy better quality furniture for couches, kitchen tables and furniture.  

That real-time insight must be a game-changer.