It sure makes sense  - the builder has no skin in the game in controlling costs whatsoever.

If possible find a local partner that can potentially put some skin in the game. that local partner can then become your eyes and ears on the ground2.

Also makes them put skin in the game.

@Ariel GonzalezI would like to know how much capital, AKA, skin in the game they have.

No one has more "skin in the game" than a PMC as they have to deal with the property every day until an owner sells or fires them.Also recommend finding your own Inspector and not one referred by an agent.

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

I suggest an aggressive principal pay down so they can have skin in the game.

You won't learn a ton, but you will have skin in the game, and you will see how the business actually works.If not, then you need to learn the business before selecting markets from afar.

There are other ways to skin a cat!

I will use my knowledge in the home inspection field, owning and operating my home inspection business, the relationships i will make during that time, my experience in being a landlord and my knowledge as an licensed electrician and home inspector to help convince my investors that i am serious and have the skin in the game to get deals done.