@Lisa Juarez Without any "skin" in the game, it will be hard to find a lender.  

Now if the partnership is you get the mortgage, your partner puts the down-payment then at least both of you have skin in the game. 

Im not sure to be honest, might since there is no skin in the game.

We like our buyers to have skin in the game, if they have more invested the default rate tends to be less. 

Hernandez Another possible option for you is to partner with other investors who may have the funds but lack the time or knowledge to find deals.You could form an LLC with them as the major investors and you as a minor investor (you'll probably need to put some skin in the deal).

If your goals match that, I say go for it.As for the 25% down, I only asked as most traditional loans would ask for 20%, thus showing you have some "skin" in the game and eliminating PMI.

If you're putting financing together and sign the loan then you have skin in the game and can ask for a promote percentage.

However, they will also look into your experience, cash on hand to do the deal, and your FICO. all these things will effect the rates and terms you'll be able to get with a lender. unfortunately, no lender will base your skin in the game based on how good the deal is.

But my skin just got a little thicker.

I would want you (the deal maker) to have financial skin in the game.