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Ibrahim Alanqar Can I buy Wholesale with Financing?
13 March 2018 | 4 replies
You will need to come up with the down payment (lenders want you to have skin in the game). 
Chris Gordon Investing or buying cashflow?
6 March 2018 | 33 replies
As with most things..... a million ways to skin a cat. 
Ricardo Cristobal Invest in Southern California or Out of state?
4 March 2018 | 36 replies
They have more skin in the game then you do.Make sure you get clear title.
Harsh Patel Investing in turnkey properties - Pros and Cons
4 March 2018 | 13 replies
They have more skin in the game then you do.Make sure you get clear title.
Jordan Petty Assignment Fee Check "Before" Closing & Marketing Properties
3 March 2018 | 3 replies
I feel its more ethical to have some sort of skin in the game.
Cody Jensen How much were you making when you bought your first property?
2 March 2018 | 4 replies
My first purchase I used a partner to obtain the bank financing as well as the down payment so I was zero out of pocket on my first 4 or 5 deals (all of which with purchase prices well under $200k.There are many ways to skin a cat so if you don’t qualify for the traditional bank loan, get creative but in doing so, be very careful in using OPM.
Michaela G. question on 1031 and rehab
2 March 2018 | 1 reply
There are a couple of other ways to skin that cat depending on the situation and amounts. 
Shaeida M. New Real Estate Agent
15 July 2019 | 18 replies
It looks like persistence, consistency and a thick skin can get you through the door. 
Joe Pitrolo Advice for Double Wide Flip
15 January 2019 | 14 replies
If anything has been permanently affixed to, or modifies the original 'skin' of the home, it won't be good news for the bank loan. 
Kadeem Rose fresh and new investor looking for strategy with no w2 job
5 March 2018 | 1 reply
If 15k is your starting budget I would try to find hard/private money for the purchase and your funds for the rehab to show you have skin in the game.