There's a 100 ways to skin a cat, are you looking to build a real estate business or buy 1 maybe 2 deals per year? 

If you want to be taken seriously I'd start saving for your first investment opportunity, maybe pick up OT or a second job to show you have skin in the game.

@Brice Alef-Torrisi, there's lots of different ways to skin this regarding entity structure and financial account structure.

Upgrades include a fully remodeled kitchen, renovated bathrooms, new durable flooring, contemporary fixtures, and efficient heating and cooling systems.

This complete transformation has upgraded an outdated property into a contemporary and functional home in Columbus, Ohio.Renovation Details:Kitchen: The kitchen has been entirely renovated with new cabinetry, modern appliances, stylish countertops,

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.

I wouldn't be opposed to having a little skin in the game (closing costs, inspections, etc) I would be living there paying market rent and doing the improvements myself.

I have a few lenders who do but they still require some money from the borrower so they have skin in the game.  

A percentage base gives the company skin in the game, as they're making (generally) nothing when the home is empty.

There are a few ways to skin this cat.