- To actually make money investing in S8 rentals, you'll need to develop a thick skin, so you can make business decisions that often conflict with one's humanity tendencies.DM us if you'd like to discuss more.

Forming little groups in the background to down vote certain individuals comments based on skin color, or religion, or perceived political leanings seems like something we could all do without on this forum.

I know the podcasts and books speak about being in a deal with zero skin in the game, but that is an outlier situation not the norm. 

Cash to invest (enough for deposits, skin in the game lenders want you to have, closing costs, carrying costs, and to kick off rehab work).2.) 

But it's in your interests to make sure the property value makes sense and the borrower has skin in the game.

And I generally require a sponsor that has full real estate cycle experience with little to no money lost, low leverage, high skin in the game and reasonable fees and promotes.However, other investors will look at these deals as bad/too boring for them because they are more aggressive and not concerned about the risks of default, refinance, interest rates changing etc.

Quote from @Bree Jimenez: There are many ways to skin a cat, but you should choose one way and stick with it until you figure it out or learn that it's not working.

This is recognized by financial planners, bankers and other experts from coast-to-coast as a valid strategy where it meets the consumer's need.I don't take ANYONE at their word because of their age, sheep skins or experience. 

Potential Equity is not skin in the game. 

They told me they never trained for that, just reacted to save their own skin.