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Joel Washington Refinancing a Tax lien property
22 August 2022 | 4 replies
Exceptions also possible as well, but lenders will typically want you to have some "skin in the game" to do a cash-out refi so quickly
Brian O'Neill Newbie question, seller has mortgage but wants a cash offer
24 August 2022 | 8 replies
if market value rents are significantly greater than the property expenses and you can then rent the property out to another buyer on a lease option, you just make sure you are putting minimal cash down with the seller, and take a large up front cash deposit/down payment from your future buyer....they have skin in the game, and you can put utility and maintenance responsibility on them. 
Angie Castro Section 8 Rental Investments
25 August 2022 | 1 reply
On the surface level: a big part of mitigating risk with section 8 really boils down to screening the tenants for section 8 adequately vs renting to just any stranger with a voucher.
John Dersoe Generate Income or Pay Down Debt?
9 September 2022 | 10 replies
Might be time to step outside your skin to try to reframe your opportunities. 
Leslie Green Rental Market Shift
29 August 2022 | 4 replies
Just doing a quick look at zillow sales vs rents , on the surface it doesn't look too bad for investing. 1% rule is seems very doable. 
Collin Hays Are you keeping up with risk management at your vacation rental?
2 September 2022 | 7 replies
Uneven walking surfaces.5. 
Ryan Welsh Feedback on Potential buying opportunity
27 August 2022 | 4 replies
On the surface this seems like a great opportunity once i get past the negative stereotypes that come with living in a doublewide “trailer”.
Justin Melton Arrangement with Contractor
28 August 2022 | 7 replies
On the other hand, by having a trustworthy contractor with skin in the game that contractor has incentive to make your projects a  priority.
Derek Leonard Private Money Lending for Downpayment
29 December 2021 | 3 replies
Second, the conventional lender will want you to have skin in the game and will likely have a clause or want to know if there is a junior lender.
Heriberto Villa Balancing real estate sale with real estate investment
11 December 2021 | 9 replies
Having tough skin is surely a necessary trait to succeed in REI, but a little grace goes a long way to help get through the occasional trough.