That's the game.

I have minimal dollars in once I get the loan, but I do have some skin in the game plus my labor.

If you've got the rules down, you're ahead of the game.

I prefer deals where all partners have skin in the game.

But either way, RE isn't really a ping pong game, title and finance it right the first time. :)

I realize there are tons of resources out there- but as a beginner learning the game, its hard to top being able to physically spend time in the area and be able to physically go and see properties before putting offers in.

After that, I know I'm playing a numbers game where the odds are overwhelmingly in my favor.

But if you can get Yardi and all those other property management software vendors who have cloud solutions to give up their records... now you may have something.

I would love to say I've got all home runs, but you can win a game with singles and doubles.The quick stats.Purchased via auction.com for 86,000 with a partner.Renovated, all cosmetic, paint, carpet, tile, some appliances, etc, etc.

I am a software consultant looking to buy some investment property for buy and hold.My goal is buy 2 to 3 properties over the couple of years.