Also working with a network/IT team can help you do more creative things with the network you provide.

You'll have to do some creative math.1.

We would also be open to creative financing, with or without this seller.

If you can show that you're experienced in the market, some traders might trust you to pull off a profitable trade even if you're not putting in as much cash.Regarding skins, being creative with your assets can help you move up the ladder.

buying a money pit you haven't seen in a market you don't know thousands of miles away, and then being beholden to agents and contractors and others you've never met.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1137397-balti...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1160450-run-i...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/963/topics/1195280-expe...the market right now is unforgiving and it's going to take something difficult or creative to be successful. 

Creative financing options like seller concessions or hard money loans can help bridge the gap.Good luck!

I've seen investors thrive by pairing strong project vision with creative financing solutions.

Creative financing, I just don't know what actions to take or where to go at this point.

You have to get creative and make offers under asking price in CO to make properties work. 

@Edwin OrtizI have a book called Creative Cash.