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Kenneth T. Had anyone heard of Cogo Capital?
19 September 2025 | 34 replies
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Kwok Wong PML money flow and documentation
15 September 2025 | 6 replies
An unsophisticated lender might send all the construction funds to you.Other than for a refinance, or from an unsophisticated lender, you, or more typically your contractor, will receive funds in draws as you complete your project.Most, but not all, first-position lenders will only lend a percentage of your purchase price and expect you to wire in some amount of cash as your “skin in the game.”
Brandon Lee Have You Ever Lost a Deal Because of Financing?
15 September 2025 | 2 replies
Often, we'll provide them with a list of documents we need to get to be cocked and ready, but they will wait until they have a deal under contract to send us what we tell them we're going to need.
Keyona Taylor Looking to Build My Portfolio – Interested in a Few Markets
18 September 2025 | 20 replies
I'm not at all familiar with any of those markets so I have no skin in the game here but I'm curious what strategies or applied logic you used to help narrow it down to those areas.
Steve Gagne Dealbot Pipeline Program by Blair Halver
23 September 2025 | 39 replies
Marketers know this, they play off desire and vulnerabilities.Speaking of marketing...I replied to one of his marketing emails, which are very warm, intentional, friendly, and conversational in tone and rhetoric.
Heath Sizick How do Property Management companies deal with Tenant Marketing & Retention?
16 September 2025 | 4 replies
A strong program includes quick responses to needs, regular check-ins for feedback, financial incentives, advance notice & explanation of rent increases, & thoughtful touches like seasonal gifts or newsletters.As any landlord veteran will tell you, if your unit is priced reasonably getting applicants is easy, its finding QUALIFIED tenants that is challenging.Best to you in your PM search!
Lisa M. Starting out & starting new - but where? WI, MN, MI or NY?
21 September 2025 | 16 replies
Obviously, lower priced properties tend to need a bit more work and a turn key property is likely going to run in the 200K+ range.
Dayton Espeseth Seeking Advice on Finding Reliable Commercial Real Estate Lender for $9M NNN Property
13 September 2025 | 14 replies
I have been in NNN 21 years and never have seen a seller carry for 25% and then the lender providing the other 75% as first position with a loan.You would have no skin in the game. 
Josh Martin Hey everyone — I'm Josh 👋
11 September 2025 | 3 replies
I'm based in Colorado, where I split my time between building AI automation systems, exploring backcountry trails, and trying to nail that perfect cosmic country guitar tone.
Eric Sprecher Can you really start a portfolio with no money up front??
12 September 2025 | 5 replies
With fix & flips, unless you have a financial partner (or family member, etc) you potentially could have no skin in the game besides sweat equity, but if you are working with any lenders and going at it alone, you will need something up front.