Quote from @Daniel Bullock: Im new to the RE game, so this might be a basic question - what’s the usual timeframe private investors expect to get their money back?

Absolutely, Steve private money has become a real game changer, especially in today’s market where speed and flexibility can make or break a deal.

I also have some people focusing on lending for construction of Resorts, casinos, villas, beach access/recreation centers/amusement parks, if any of that.Can also do a share of mixed use, or if you have something in your sights that's NNN, can also work off that.

The Casino is just down at the next exit and new developments are in works at that location as well.  

I have put together a personal portfolio of 15 REITs covering  apartments, industrial, healthcare, net lease, casino, infrastructure, and timberland.  

He has no skin in the game. 

But you still have skin in the 'game'.

So I require skin in the game (average is 5% to 15%) to offset this.

I'm currently playing this game at the moment.

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