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3 August 2014 | 34 replies
By keeping active you will eventually find your niche in real estate.I like the saying "there are many ways ti skin a cat" lolSame goes for making money in real estate.Also, don't get discouraged if you loose $$$.
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10 December 2014 | 7 replies
You have no skin in the game so it's just too easy for you to walk away from it.
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8 July 2014 | 2 replies
I've done various things based on how much "skin" is in the deal.
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13 July 2014 | 16 replies
It also means you actually do not have any skin in the game which a lender is going to look for.
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28 November 2016 | 19 replies
Originally posted by Account Closed:I dont like it. the best way to lose a million dollars is have some newbie go flipping houses on your (friends BIL) dime.Money-less people thinks its EZ to make money with other peoples money without skin in the game.
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6 December 2016 | 5 replies
Almost all lenders will expect skin in the game.
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19 May 2017 | 3 replies
And you'll likely need some skin in the game.
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23 May 2017 | 3 replies
Was wondering what avenues(techniques) to obtaining properties through wholesale with zero money involved? I'm sure there's several threads on it.
Who can point me in the right direction?
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29 January 2017 | 21 replies
#1 is not an option with only $15k to cover closing costs and your skin in the deal...banks won't do that.#2 is likely not an option if you don't have 6-12 months of liquidity.Yes to #4.