I think it's one of the best ways for people to get into the game.

So, if you are new: I was approached by an Investor who wanted to get into the game by learning Subject To.

Total game changer.Looking forward to reading your wins, hacks, and surprises.

Scope of improvements included:Full interior updates: new flooring, interior paint, lighting, granite countertops, and updated appliancesAddition of high-demand short-term rental amenities: game rooms, custom bunk beds, hot tubs, swimming pools, and putting greensProfessional interior design and full furnishing to optimize guest experience and nightly ratesThese improvements were executed with the objective of maximizing long-term performance, increasing appraised value, and creating differentiated offerings within the Hot Springs vacation rental market.Refinance & Financial PerformanceUpon completion of renovations, we partnered with a local commercial lender to refinance the portfolio.Combined appraised value (ARV): $2,601,000Approved loan amount: $2,200,000 (cash-out refinance)After retiring the hard money loan, the transaction resulted in a net cash return of $300,470.51, which represents $118,181.09 more than our original down payment—effectively removing all invested capital from the project.TimelineThe full cycle—from acquisition through renovation and refinance—was completed in 174 days.OutcomeThe result is a portfolio of three fully renovated, amenity-rich lakefront properties, each now positioned to perform as premium short-term rentals with strong long-term appreciation potential.

You can still play the game, it just looks a little different.

So I’m an investment agent, and recently I’ve been going to auctions to prepare myself for getting into the fix-and-flip game.

I wanted to ask — who's really playing games here?

If I had $10,000-$20,000 I would be in the game already on some capacity and would not give it to someone else.

That real-time insight must be a game-changer.

I understand things aren’t always equal but if personal partner is going to become business partner I would want them to have some skin in the game.