The borrowers skin in the game usually comes up front 

They have more skin in the game then you do.Make sure you get clear title.

Part of my irritation is that the city has no problem dragging me or the rental owner into court to waste my time because a tenant violated city ordinance.The city is frustrated by the lack of respect for property and neighborhood exhibited by the class of tenant that that their city attracts, and they want to blame the landlord for this condition.

If there were pit bull friendly landlords that Love to take the risk to give the breed a chance, it’s no skin off your or my back, right? 

It doesn't cash flow a ton, but it was enough for us to get some skin in the game and get a taste of real estate.Lessons learned?

There is more than one way to skin a cat.    

Cmon name onetime you’ve been judged by the color of your skin?

This is a very complex area that is impossible to cover in an online post.As a side note, I would strongly advise my clients against investing in a project where someone expects 50% without any skin in the game.

They have more skin in the game then you do.Make sure you get clear title.

A long story short I have about 8k [skin in game] and I’m looking to purchase in the Scottsdale AZ market, with private funds, combined with owner finance if possible.The reason I’m pursuing this route is to execute my 1031 exchange flawlessly, and I believe private money, and owner finance will make this a swift transaction.