They only want the sunlight from others, but then they end up in the dark because they didn't listen.

You have to have some skin in the game or else why would anyone risk their money on you?

The one syndication I entered wasn't advertised and the fees were much lower for the GP and the GP has much more skin in the game.

I have had this situation come up several times this year, in multiple states, Lenders want to have the borrower have skin in the game at this point in time. 

He sent this photo and said due to the color difference the copper looked to be fine. photoWhat are yall seeing if anything?

Dark stain can mitigate a lot of that, but it's really a judgement call on your part. 

For instance, with STRs, why won't an investor spend an hour on AirBNB for their area to identify listings that:1) rank the highest2) occupancy 95%+3) ADR $750+4) hosts have 2+ properties5) listings are branded with 20k+ Instagram followersetcThen, reach out to those top operators; as many don't have the time or gave up on cold outreach, yet they've done the hardest 90%, have skin in the game, and outcompeted thousands of listings nearby.

I’m frustrated and getting mixed suggestions from family/friends who think they are experts with no skin in the game.

The tenants have skin in the game so wont mess up (e.g., not pay rent).I'm sure you'll get it rented soon; but just wanted to share an outside-the-box option that was successful for me.

I have not heard from him and he has ignored my phone calls.Maybe this is a one off but it kinda sucks that as a first time investor with them I have been left in the dark and it seems my project has been blown off but I definitely would not recommend them.