He has been alongside me on the other deals so I’d like to give him equity/skin in the game and I don’t know how else to do itQuote from @Basit Siddiqi: Getting a property with a partner / friend will not help you from getting hosed on taxes.I wouldn't move forward - You mentioned beng a high income earner so your hourly rate is very high.

Honestly, it seems like you’ve got more skin in the game than I do since I’m just getting started as a bird dog, but I really admire your approach.I think your focus on tax-efficient strategies and building a reliable team is spot on.

I've been having difficulty finding a bank that offers it without monthly fees.

The amount of downpayment requirement insures buyers having "skin in the game". 

My resources and skin in the game is being allocated to the remaining balance of X purchase price.What path do you recommend in this scenario? 

GP's typically have to put skin on the game.

So I require skin in the game (average is 5% to 15%) to offset this.

Loan-to-value allowances vary, but seem to top out at 75-80%, and even that figure can be misleadingly optimistic in light of the appraisal difficulties (described below).

It sounds like the 2 BR floor plan makes this process even more difficult. I

It is nicer to use than a regular chlorine hot tub especially on your skin but I don't know if the maintenance is any better or worse, personally.