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5 July 2016 | 5 replies
It's a show of good faith on our part to put some skin in the game to have it held in escrow.
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8 July 2016 | 6 replies
We easily pay our $1,400 rent right now with flying colors and each save a grand, but I can't afford basically the same amount in a mortgage with taxes etc?
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4 July 2016 | 6 replies
If it were me, I would consider doing something about the paneling, even just paint it a neutral color and leave the trim white.
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18 July 2016 | 7 replies
Would you mind offering up your tips on getting a bank to loan you with no skin in the game?
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1 July 2016 | 2 replies
You'll need some skin in the game though.
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6 July 2016 | 8 replies
Having skin in the game is important because it gives the lenders a reason to think you have some motivation to finish this project and not walk away.
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8 July 2016 | 21 replies
Ideally looking for some brrr action but the more I look I'm realizing that I need to get some skin in the game soon even if it's a turn key buy & hold.
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5 July 2016 | 15 replies
If not, middle-class.)For those in favor of vinyl, what color/look would you choose?
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3 July 2016 | 10 replies
Otherwise, its likely that you will have to have some skin in the game.
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12 July 2016 | 13 replies
@Robin Wilk I considered painting it all one color but would prefer to get rid of them if it's not a crazy expense.