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Lucas Vanroboys Hiring a General Contractor 101
26 June 2025 | 13 replies
Check that they have an active bond (you can even request a payment or performance bond to ensure they pay their subs and perform the work as promised 5. when reviewing the contract before signing go over every detail a proper scope of work should be detailed down to the material and equipment used like simply saying install kitchen cabinets is a sign to not choose this contractor, it should say install type, model #, color, features (the more detailed the better) if it's not detailed then you risk the builder installing something cheaper that you paid for this goes for everything even paint and also how many coats are applied. 6.
Ken M. Asking Rents Fall for Third Month in a Row
26 June 2025 | 15 replies
Ok, so the inevitable end is INFLATIONARY, no matter what way you skin the cat. 
Jay Hinrichs Wholesaler laws becoming formalized and regulated its starting here in Oregon
30 June 2025 | 13 replies
Having to put some skin in the game tends to keep the bad actors out of the process.
Madison Peterson Websites to post rentals that are not Zillow...
24 June 2025 | 3 replies
I know this might be a shot in the dark, but I am wondering if anyone has any website(s) that they use to post their rentals that are not syndicated through the MLS. 
Alex Todd STR - Loan Options
24 June 2025 | 11 replies
There are lots of ways to skin the cat in DSCR financing. 
Jason Nderitu When Lenders become a headache
20 June 2025 | 20 replies
The lenders are't the issue here- you're asking people to take all of the risk on the transaction when you have none, no skin in the game.
Luka Jozic Experience of OOS investing in Cleveland after 1.5 years.
26 June 2025 | 115 replies
Hi Marcus,There are many ways to skin a cat per se lolPersonally, I'd rather have volume and 10 "in da hood" where the numbers don't lie and where I know what I'm doing.Then buying using a tonne of leverage and hoping the market will appreciate."
Jacob Lunger Looking to fund my first deal!
23 June 2025 | 25 replies
If you’ve got skin in the game or a track record via your brother-in-law, many private lenders would consider it.🔹 JV Equity Partner – Consider bringing in a capital partner for down payment and rehab in exchange for a share of profits.
Nicholas Stevenson 20 Years Old, Have About $250K, Bought First Rental This Year — Looking at Hard Money
20 June 2025 | 8 replies
Usually the less you give them, the more secure your investment will be & forces the borrower to come up with their own capital & skin in the game to make it more serious.
Ravi Ramu First-Time STR Host – Would Love Feedback on My Airbnb & VRBO Listings
18 June 2025 | 19 replies
Definitely something more STR owners should prioritize.I agree with @Trent Reeve about wanting more color or art on the walls but I can see how it might be difficult with the A frame slanted walls.