I buy rentals in small pockets of my homes town ( cash only and pay off asap )I still whole sale because I love it Just recently starting ( working with some folks ) on land developement My first vacation rental as my wifes family loved the area.

Or would you always want the borrower to have skin in the game?

Hello Bigger Pockets Community!

I am brand new to real estate investing, and this is my first time analyzing a deal here on Bigger Pockets, (and first time posting on a forum). 

@Greg Montoya Sounds like you're taking money from your left pocket and putting it into your right.

@Christopher RamosWelcome to Bigger Pockets.

@Cheyne R SexsmithWelcome to Bigger Pockets.

@Joseph San NicolasWelcome to Bigger Pockets.

I just have cold feet because I am a brand new to the real estate game.

@Brian OrrFind A local -hardened landlord in your area who has been in the game a long time and offer to take him to dinner .