Of course, there are still ways to get scammed doing this, but sharing incentives and ownership such that there is skin in the game GREATLY reduces these risks.

Most want some skin in the game.

They might ask for some type of down payment just know that you have some skin in the game.

I can't see why a landlord would have any objections to this as from their perspective you are putting more skin in the game by having your future credit take a hit if you fail to pay rent and pay on time.

looks like you've got a little skin in the game already, that's great.What are your long term real estate goals looking like?

The idea of someone not buying a home because the paint color was wrong just got under his skin.  

The more unit, the more tenant issues... so only start with a 4plex if you have a thick skin, it's in a great neighborhood, or you have experience with management....If you can't afford a plex in a decent neighborhood, consider buying a plex and moving into it.  

They required "skin" in the game and I didn't have the 20k to put down, so I borrowed that too.

If you can build up some savings and put it all on the line with your doctor friend, it puts some of your skin in the game too.  

You are asking a stranger to lend you basically all the money for a deal with no experience and no skin in the game.