like mentioned above CLEAN  windows seals  PAINT  cracked ( gator skin ) looking old paint    .only one house we replaced all the windows  as they where dated   just make sure you know what the inspector needs and is looking for and you will be fine and the tenets will be safe :)

I would bank on 25-30% of build cost as your skin in the game.

The only exception(s) to this (if any) are the items reflected on theaccompanying Escrow Holdback Agreement, if applicable.Citizens is authorized to disburse the final draw in the amount of $________________ in accordancewith the executed Disbursement Authorization on file.It is understood that, in the event the Borrower(s) are dissatisfied in any way whatsoever with theremaining construction after completion by the General Contractor, their sole recourse is against theGeneral Contractor.Borrower(s) and General Contractor, jointly and severally, agree forever to fully protect, defend, andsave harmless Lender from and against any right, interest, claim, and each and every of them, ofBorrower(s) or General Contractor against the Lender, against all losses, costs, damages, and attorneyfees and expenses of every kind and nature which the Lender may suffer, expend, or incur under or byreason or in consequence of holding the remaining proceeds as provided herein."

Begin with this foundational step, and the rest will naturally align.

The property has natural appreciation approaching $200K since purchase.  

Its been a true blessing to have gone to the weeds of it and grow thicker skin!

Sometimes it's just easier to understand/accept a message from a stranger who has no skin in the game than it is from a loved one.

It's definitely possible but the bank would probably also provide some pushback as they want to see the operator with skin in the game.

EVERY time we purchase a property(MLS or direct with seller) we present and get signed a Notice to Seller that spells out exactly the nature of the transaction. 

It's far harder to qualify for conventional loans if you're a business owner or self-employed and that equals opportunity.When I look at doing a potential owner finance deal the most important thing for me is skin in the game.