Skills or qualities in no particular order: Communication, patience, empathy, listening ear, backbone, resilience, determination, organization, work ethic, lead a team, thick skin, time management, trusts their instinct, and all-around good ethics! 

There are a lot of ways to skin this cat. 

Hi Rae,I know programs for 10% down for first timers but 0% down would be pretty difficult. I

I have had my share of difficulties hiring contractors myself.

Alternative route I chose, I will leverage my duplex (purchased 4 years ago) equity through house hacking to have skin in the game on next flip.

@Stuart UdisAll great comments, seems like putting skin in the game will be a reassuring factor for any potential investors.

We came to an arrangement where any sale price over $1 million, minus construction costs, would result in a profit-sharing opportunity.I’m currently trying to determine the After Repair Value (ARV) for the property but am having difficulty finding reliable comparables.

Giving them skin in the game ensures they’re just as invested in success as you are.

Unfortunately, my experience has been problematic, to put it mildly:* Communication: There were significant communication issues, including difficulty scheduling calls, which is still an ongoing problem.* Additional Charges: Jenny requested that I deposit on her checking account an additional $20-25k for her to purchase furniture, which I refused because I thought it was very strange, opting to give my card # instead.* Work Quality: Jenny never showed up to the house, she sent 2 people instead, she never mentioned she would not show up herself, she never asked for approval to send two others instead, they did not complete the job, and there were multiple unauthorized charges on my card.* Receipts and Expenses: Once I brought to Jenny's attention that we were 20k above budget, she refused for days to give me the receipts, saying that I needed to give her my credit card statement first.

I'm wondering if you are having difficulties with tenants paying their rent.