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Kevin Curtis New To BP Connecticut State
29 December 2015 | 4 replies
It does take money to make money, but there are many other ways to skin a cat.
Account Closed Bridging the gap
15 October 2014 | 1 reply
I know this is where the "skin in the game" phrase comes from, just wondering what combination of private/personal/extra financing folks are using.
Bill Gulley NUTS WITH GUNS
31 July 2012 | 164 replies
I'm not thin skinned and appreciate a spirited debate, and your apology, and I too apolgize if I've said anything that offended you, as that's never my intent, I know you're an intelligent man.
Steven M. Too Many "Investors" Owning Homes...Are We Heading For A Whole New Serious R/E Problem?
15 July 2012 | 51 replies
I believe it was already mentioned but the increased lending restrictions by banks really weed out the bad investors because they are requiring much more skin in the game.
Grant Kemp How to handle Insurance in "subject to"
19 July 2012 | 12 replies
And, the lender would likely want to know why the A ins. co. is not paying the full loss leading to your deal.We recently had a comment about the DOS clause not being at all common in Texas, where you can't do a CFD, consult with an attorney and see how insurance is addressed locally in an installment transaction.Use the Sub-2 when it is appopriate, it's not always the best way to skin the cat.
Joyce A Debrah Syndicate vs. BRRR
2 September 2024 | 12 replies
However I would not consider them to be truly passive because they do not put any skin into the game like a good passive investment does (via a sizable coinvestment).
Agbolade Adesoye North Collinwood, Ohio
15 March 2018 | 7 replies
They have more skin in the game then you do.Make sure you get clear title.
Rob Shah How to invest out of state
8 March 2018 | 12 replies
They have more skin in the game then you do.Make sure you get clear title.
Erik Kubec Solo 401k, LLC taxed as a sole prop, tax minimization strategy
25 February 2016 | 6 replies
Hi @Erik Kubec.The passive-income LLC with a solo401k cat was skinned already here.
Jose Lira How does this make sense? And how to approach to get the deal.
21 February 2019 | 11 replies
When they have some skin in the game, they’re more likely to have a vested interest in their home AND the park, which is the type of tenant you want.