The buyer must have 20% to 30% "skin in the game." 

Does the sponsor have skin in the game?

and you can find an almost unlimited variation on risk ( from low to high leverage, both floating and fixed rate debt, from no to high skin in the game, etc).

You have no skin in the game! 

There are many ways to skin a cat in syndication.  

I closed on my CMG All In One about 2 months ago and I have a much better review than Cj.I would give the loan a glowing review right now. 

Problem is theres slim to none investors that are going to allow you to get into a property with zero skin in the game. 

I can’t stress enough how important it is to stay focused and avoid some of these common pitfalls early on.Quick thoughts:Find the right Realtor – Make sure they’ve got some skin in the game with househacking or investment experience.Budget = Game Plan – That pre-approval is your marching orders.

You'll develop tough skin and it will make other seller calls (i.e.

Anyone who aspires to be a wholesaler and reads this forum, grow a thick skin.