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Frank Harrington Looking for structuring ideas
15 October 2025 | 4 replies
In other words 80% conventional loans, as ALMOST all loans, require the borrower to have skin in the game. 
Havan Surat Hard Money Lenders vs Private Lenders
14 October 2025 | 8 replies
Sometimes you just have to think, would I trust someone with $500k with no skin in the game or history to show that they will repay me? 
Ken M. Zero Down - Creative Financing - Tricks of the trade
8 October 2025 | 1 reply
It can be "little" down or "someone else's money down" but don't make the mistake of thinking you don't have to have some skin in the game.
Mike Kirby How would you Rate this Guest?
23 October 2025 | 24 replies
(And there's fear of retaliation in reality.)STR management is not for the thin-skinned.
Sam Malone Increasing Deal flow
8 October 2025 | 4 replies
preforeclosures, probate, tax sales, etc. tons of different ways to skin the cat. 
Tessa Witmer Expensive Lesson: Vendor Due Diligence Red Flags I Missed (STR Management Support)
17 October 2025 | 4 replies
The company's leadership must have "skin in the game."
Kyle Deboer Raising Down Payment Money
18 October 2025 | 46 replies
@Kyle DeboerEveryone is going to want to see some skin in the game.
Corey G. Landlord screening services obfuscate tenant's social security number and birthdate.
8 October 2025 | 15 replies
They do not have any skin in the game and are just automating the process of searching various databases. 
Preeti Sharma First time BRRRR in planning phase, Need Advice!
29 October 2025 | 31 replies
But if you're using traditional financing, you'll usually need at least 10-20% skin in the game.Bottom line—BRRRR is a powerful strategy when done right, but it’s not passive.
Kwok Wong Funding Strategy — Using My HELOC for 100% EMD, Then Refinancing with Hard Money at C
6 October 2025 | 3 replies
Typically the HML will fund it and they want that skin in the deal to proceed, and I know some agree to 100% financing when you have a lot of experience.