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Luke Mertz MHP For Dummies
26 November 2025 | 4 replies
I know there's so many ways to skin the real estate cat and MHP seem like a viable one.Could anyone show me some example numbers if you've purchased MHP?
Logan Searles Living Situation Advice
21 November 2025 | 16 replies
I want to get skin in the game and have feelings of FOMO waiting, but at the same time it feels like I could be rushing into a headache all at once. 
Andrew Postell Falling Rate Cut Odds
18 November 2025 | 1 reply
After a month and a half without official economic data, the Fed's language and tone will offer critical insight into the path forward.
Michael Carbonare Underwater Loans On The Rise?
12 November 2025 | 1 reply
But it’s a reminder that “buying at the top” with minimal skin in the game can hurt when the market shifts, even slightly.Early signs of trouble or short-term noise in specific metros?
Drago Stanimirovic DSCR Borrowers: What’s the Lowest Ratio You’ve Ever Closed With?
14 November 2025 | 4 replies
@Chris Seveney, I’ve seen the same: anything below 1.0 rarely gets over the finish line unless there’s serious skin in the game or a story that makes the lender comfortable.
Drew Gar Newbie interested in investing
10 November 2025 | 12 replies
You're either going to need active income or partnerships to build a real estate portfolio. 
Melinda Eilts Has Anyone Tried 100% Rehab Financing Lately?
4 November 2025 | 1 reply
Having skin in the game is better than having no skin in the game.
Alec Strahl Best Real Estate Syndication Groups/ Sponsors Tampa
7 November 2025 | 3 replies
But my favorite sponsors aren't from here.I'm a conservative investor, so when I invest in multi-family I prefer sponsors that have at least one full real-estate cycle of experience, little to no money lost, low leverage, and high skin in the game.And there is a multi-family operator that has multiple real estate cycles of experience (decades) and it's track record claims no money lost in that time.
Micah Hughes 8 month fix and flip in 757
14 November 2025 | 4 replies
Lets get on a call and discuss your options Fix and flip can be a great way to make some cash if your able to do your own work which it sounds like you did but not having any "skin" in the game is a tall order,  lenders are going to want to see your own cash in a deal 
Doug Clark What’s the finishing touch that really sells flips?
27 November 2025 | 4 replies
Landscaping That Frames the HouseNo full overhaul, just:Fresh mulchClean edgingOne or two evergreen shrubsPower-washed walkway60 minutes of curb appeal work sets the tone before the buyer steps inside.5.