In the latter (West Van), I'd say you have nothing to worry about walking neighborhoods alone; in the former (that part of East Van), I'd suggest anyone (especially new to the area) would want a second pair of eyes to "watch their back".Same likely applies to lots of different areas of "Detroit"; some are bound to be great/safe/beautiful whilst others will be more "war zone" style - can't lump it all in to the same bucket :)As far as the airport itself though, can't imagine why it'd be a problem (I can't imagine any major US airport being a problem given how much law enforcement presence there is at all of them) - having flown there myself, it's plenty safe and fine with just the usual airport stuff to watch out for (folks who aren't authorized to provide taxi services trying to solicit in terminal for example or what not else).

If you worry too much about having a team behind you, and all ducks in a row, and all your fears completely gone, you will probably never get in the game.

If so, do you normally enforce it?

Depending on your personality, that may cause some stress.I would also point out that you have 2 huge advantages in the flipping game: access to cheap money (your own) and reduced realtor fees (as your own realtor).

I would imagine the partner would want you to have some skin in the game.

I still own "brick & mortar" real estate but my end game is to be 100% in paper at some point.Check out my profile & let's chat sometime.GO BP!!!

My game plan is to utilize both my own cash as well as " hard money."

However, I would start small -- perhaps 3 12-unit buildings.I know the value this project would have to the state, the residents, the local community, to law enforcement, community supervision and, yes, to myself.

Hello, AllMy Name is Javier very happy to be part of this online community.Can't believe Im the first Long Islander to post here.Well I'm a newbie when it comes to real estate but have the commitment that is needed.Started back when i read Tony Robbins Money Master The Game back in January.Hope to meet and talk to great people on here.Thanks Again.

In addition, if you're raising capital from HNW private investors, they will not invest with you unless you gave skin in the game.