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Tom Shi Is it fair for seller to pay buyer $6k in closing cost?
12 August 2020 | 9 replies
If not, then put it back on the market.Buyer has some skin in the game since they've paid for inspections. 
Alex Flaugher Bringing on outside investors for the first time
29 March 2019 | 10 replies
Investing with a rookie with no track record, no skin in the game, etc. is just incredibly risky as (if things go sideways) it’s just too easy to walk away.Who knows, maybe you’re raising $200K from outsiders and putting $200K of your own money in for rehab, closing costs, etc.
David Bellmont Help with first REI deal
27 December 2017 | 5 replies
@David Bellmont Yes, this is all possible.You'll need to obtain financing to purchase all the properties... and you'll need skin in the game or a gift of equity. 
Nova T. Private Lender only wants 5% interest?? Is this common?
11 June 2019 | 10 replies
Just someone who is happy to lend 100% of purchase without the borrower having skin in the game makes me think of a red colored flag. 
Esther Castro How should i go about ..
18 July 2018 | 1 reply
Other than that, real world says no one is going to hand out money to someone without skin in the game, especially if you're young.Good books to read:Rich Dad Poor DadMiracle Morning - just good lifestyleEdit:I obviously forgot to mention, when you buy your house, rent out other rooms to people your age. 
Sam Gould Becomming a Real Estate Agent
25 June 2018 | 10 replies
You're not getting paid a salary, so it's no skin off the agency's nose.The average time from shiny new license to first income is 90 days. 
Eric Hempler Looking for some ideas on getting started as an investor
17 July 2022 | 6 replies
They want some skin in the game other than the deal.
Brad Jones Financing Question - benefit of LLC
22 February 2018 | 12 replies
Loan to Value is another drawback, I am going to be looking for a min of 25-30% skin in the game on a purchase and 30-35% on a refi. 
Hark Tukay 30 Year Term for Virginia Investment Property
13 April 2016 | 2 replies
I think the bigger issue is that you're looking for 100% financing with virtually no skin in the game.
Wael Taleb First time buyer financing
12 January 2021 | 2 replies
As for a hard money lender, I talked to a couple and they want some "skin in the game" which I don't have or a 25% down payment which I also don't have now.