The further you get into the deal the more skin in the game you end up having so it just makes sure you see the project through so you recoup the time and cash invested. 

Fannie is now also requiring the GP team to have significant skin in the game. 

@Kyle DeboerEveryone is going to want to see some skin in the game.

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Some/many lenders don't like a 2nd mortgage behind their first (like the skin in the game), however there are both bridge or permanent financing options out there allowing you to leverage anywhere from 90% CLTV - 100% CLTV, but don't expect good terms...

@Brice Alef-Torrisi, there's lots of different ways to skin this regarding entity structure and financial account structure.

I have a few lenders who do but they still require some money from the borrower so they have skin in the game.  

I wouldn't be opposed to having a little skin in the game (closing costs, inspections, etc) I would be living there paying market rent and doing the improvements myself.

There are many ways to skin it but I would go ahead and upgrade to QBO Plus.

The odds of default go up significantly for those who have no skin in the game.