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20 October 2020 | 3 replies
Happy healthy new year people I’m a former Nyc realtor of 6 years that’s been looking for inexpensive cash flowing markets around the country that I can invest in.
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2 January 2020 | 11 replies
However, my understanding is that some lenders will not allow a second position lien on the property, and they want you to have skin in the game.
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2 January 2020 | 2 replies
I have a pretty healthy savings account at the moment, with excellent credit and can afford the 20% down for a house, but obviously would like to be able to grow my portfolio faster.
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23 July 2021 | 12 replies
They have more skin in the game then you do.Make sure you get clear title.
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21 January 2020 | 95 replies
By consistently going to meet-ups and REIAs, I'm sure the time will come very soon.Hope you've had a healthy and happy new year.
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2 January 2020 | 3 replies
Since then I've gotten thicker skin and learned to deal with situations appropriately as they pop up.
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2 January 2020 | 2 replies
My credit score is healthy but my credit history is as expected, only ~4 months old.
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4 January 2020 | 4 replies
They have more skin in the game then you do.Make sure you get clear title.
5 January 2020 | 16 replies
Long story short, the vents/returns were horrible from the remodel and after a cleaning the baby is healthy and the filters are much cleaner.
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12 January 2020 | 133 replies
There is not one way to "skin the real estate cat" but everyone that is successful skins their cat with hard work in whichever asset class they are comfortable and knowledgeable.