My resources and skin in the game is being allocated to the remaining balance of X purchase price.What path do you recommend in this scenario? 

Honestly, it seems like you’ve got more skin in the game than I do since I’m just getting started as a bird dog, but I really admire your approach.I think your focus on tax-efficient strategies and building a reliable team is spot on.

So I’m trying to come up with a game plan  Conventional loans do require 25% down on an investment property.

I understand it isn't easy, especially when new in the investing game.  

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It's simply a numbers game. 

Thanks tons and if this question sounds very immature, i'd say 'that's about right' given how new to this game we are.Thanks again!

In the meantime, most of my capital is tied up and I am looking to be Super creative and I have absolutely the time and energy to cold call until i find someone that is game...even if i got to get a property in Alaska.

No (institutional) lender will finance 100% of your purchase price as a purchase, all lenders want "skin in the game".