I asked about treated lumber, the fellow said not a good idea, in case someone skins a knee on it, stubs a toe, etc. because of the chemicals used.

Well, there are many ways to skin a cat in REI.....What is the motivation for the seller?

Insufficient startup cash to show an HML we have 'skin in the game' or working project needs (rehab etc).3.

I promise from the bottom of my heart to do..absolutely nothing..so as not to exacerbate an already dangerous and decaying situation with more political maneuverings and shenanigans.And what's more I promise to do nothing for my entire term in office.

This isn't a problem from a cash-flow standpoint or even an equity standpoint, the problem is with then lenders wanting skin in the game.

Sorry James, but I have thick skin and I know who I am and what I'm about.

If you get discouraged easily or have soft skin and take doors slammed in your face personally, I would suggest another option.I am not the type to door knock, although I have done it.

I have enough skin in the game that I know I will lose my money if I don't follow through on our agreement = I am motivated.As a lendor - "CYA" would be my policy.

It's easy for me to say this since I don't have any skin in the game here, but I have seen enough inherited tenants to know (at least for me) it seldom works out long-term. 

My skin is crawling just from seeing it.