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30 July 2019 | 11 replies
Again, other might feel differently here.b) Skin in the game: as a conservative investor, I understand that the dirty secret of industries that the waterfall compensation is in the line with me and incentivizes sponsors to take more risk.
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29 January 2019 | 6 replies
I thought I would post this link, think this is a very interesting article on the state of the US economy positive.https://gordcollins.com/economy/us-update-predicti...So in essence the article its pretty much saying is that all major indicators are pointing to a healthy economy and predicting prosperity until 2024.So what does this mean for US housing markets??
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1 February 2019 | 54 replies
In this business and on forums such as this you need to have thick skin and confidence in your own skill sets.
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1 February 2019 | 11 replies
It has a healthy stake in a lot of real estate in Wisconsin and will likely not pull back, but I expect it to continue to revise its plans to meet its perceptions of what the market needs and how it can fill those needs.
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31 January 2019 | 19 replies
Iv'e realized that I have to have a very healthy net worth to get commercial debt.
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3 February 2019 | 6 replies
If you're interested in starting with single-family homes that are not far from the city and near transportation with a healthy market of diverse renters consider looking in Long Island, mainly Hempstead and Uniondale.
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30 January 2019 | 5 replies
They want your "skin in the game".The companies that used to provide 100% financing with no buyer downpayment - they all went out of business during the 2008 crash!
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7 March 2019 | 9 replies
Talk to the tenant and find out what the sales and profits are and determine a base rent plus a percentage over a certain amount that is healthy for them to Maia profitable business.
2 March 2019 | 11 replies
They have more skin in the game then you do.Make sure you get clear title.
1 March 2019 | 10 replies
This ensures that your provider has full "skin in the game" and is more accountable.