Find a way to put skin in the game without having the money. 

This knowledge is essential Assuming you source a good deal (with multiple potential exit strategies), I would then bring in a capital partner to fund the down payment or Property acquisition…and get some sort of sweat equity (depending on your experience and value brought to table) and then invest the $10,000 you do have into the deal itself to add your stake, add some skin to the game and align your interest with your capital partner.

Sounds like moisture intrusion issue, both options suck.

I have all my systems and processes down to fix and flip a house tomorrow with the team I’ve built, i have private money lenders that want to invest but wanna see some skin in the game first.

Bottom line is I'm a bit wary of getting into this again and would really need to be sure that the first lien positions were solid, the borrower had enough skin in the game and the property was in an area where resale or rental would not be problematic in the event I had to foreclose. 

Their expertise has value, they now have good skin in the game, and they will/should agree to share their thought process when they say "that's a good idea" or "that's a stupid idea." 

Depending on the size of the opportunity if someone local has skin in the game with you then you are actually operating as a local.

Adequate heating is essential for comfort and to prevent moisture-related issues.3.

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

I add 15% to the normal rent for a Air BNB tenant as they are leasing the property with no risk or skin in the game, and they are making a profit off your lease.