I am very selective who I work with.

I don't think I could select one book that drastically changed my life, but there have been simple passages or even a few words in many books that have had a profound effect on me.

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. :)

Basically, what he was doing was selecting certain properties that fit his criteria and submitted an offer which was about 30-40% below ARV.

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.

To do so... screen well, select well, have a well written rental agreement, make sure the tenant understands the rental agreement and enforce the rental agreement.