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Charles Kennedy Lending on value not purchase price?
17 January 2018 | 26 replies
I don't have a source to back this up other than the conversations I've had over the years... but lenders want you to have some skin in the game.
Brandon W. Beginners Luck or Creating Success
30 January 2018 | 79 replies
For all intents and purposes, the only role you play here is being a wholesaler. nothing wrong with that but dont be a wholesaler and expect to get the percentage of a equity partner with skin in the game.
Maris Becers Where to get money for my Start up.
11 August 2016 | 5 replies
Lenders/investor want you to have skinning the game.You might send some quiry mails to see if it  is even legal.
Ben F. Top Turnkey Markets?
6 July 2018 | 5 replies
They have more skin in the game then you do.Make sure you get clear title.
Alex Gatchalian Time to get skin in the BRRRR game!
6 July 2024 | 1 reply

Hi everyone, excited to get started! Specifically with BRRRRs and building up a solid portfolio of hidden gems. If anyone has any tips or tricks to a first-timer, feel free to leave a reply (especially curious about s...

Michael G. Pay RE attorney up front fee/retainer?
13 June 2011 | 2 replies
Its not enough to risk it for... the Sellers must have skin in the game.
David D. Hard Money 60% ARV
2 April 2011 | 4 replies
They will want 20% of that amount for skin in the game.Then the rehab money will be escrowed and paid on draws usually.YMMV from lender to lender.
Ying Ding Is Cordova, TN 38018 a good place to invest?
16 January 2017 | 13 replies
This isn't a rant by any means, but if I were considering deals in the UofM or any area, I'd want a synopsis by someone with skin in the game there.
Bret Halsey Where to start my portfolio?
21 November 2022 | 43 replies
I'm still mulling this over myself), then you can still get some skin in the game and start building a portfolio that hopefully won't take long to grow and trade up through 1031 exchanges and so on to start purchasing the more expensive SFR, as well as MFR, which is when it appears to me you'll really start to hit your investing stride and bring in meaningful cash flow. 
Tauseef Ur Rehman Advice needed to get started with real estate investment
19 August 2019 | 2 replies
They have more skin in the game then you do.Make sure you get clear title.