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Joseph Trubnick Is Phil Pustejovsky a scam-artist?
29 August 2025 | 61 replies
Just like how Hard Money lenders ask you to put "skin in the game", because IT WORKS.
Jared Cross Lending for Down Payment?
25 August 2025 | 7 replies
"skin in the game" and long term goals. 
Jared Cross Lending for Down Payment?
25 August 2025 | 3 replies
In the real world, not YouTube, lenders really, really, really like (need) to see that the borrower has "skin in the game", plus experience...
Account Closed DSCR Loans Will Default
25 August 2025 | 30 replies
Funny how the DSCR brokers here, who have no skin in the game, get upset when someone points out that the emperor has no clothes.
Jeremy I. Refinance Challenge on Buy and Hold Purchased in 2022
25 August 2025 | 7 replies
I guess this is good example as to why having skin in the game is extremely important.
Elaine McQueen Newby to real estate investing
24 August 2025 | 12 replies
Property managers are some of the best investor agents as they have more skin in the game, hoping that you continue to use their management services after the deal is closed. 
Jason Hosko Novice Question About Down Payments on Mortgages
21 August 2025 | 2 replies
It's about making the borrower put skin in the game.
David Fern BP podcast says 8-10% passive ROE is achievable today. Where/how?
20 August 2025 | 6 replies
diversify in to Debt be the bank .. 8 to 10% gets you cream of the crop first trust deeds full stop. 10 to 15% is easy as well with a little work..
Elliot Wagner How to search for broker dealers to help raise a $30M-$50M investment fund?
20 August 2025 | 8 replies
Here are a few thoughts:- Most broker dealers are going to expect you to have your own skin in the game, so they are not going to raise the entire fund for you.
Dustin Randy Ground up construction for residential assisted living.
21 August 2025 | 6 replies
Most investors and/or the sba is going to want to see you have some real skin in the game on any loan they do.