Lenders need some skin in the game from you as a borrower as well.

I believe that a lot of new real estate investors make the mistake of taking on mediocre deals from the jump just to get some skin in the game. 

And, they have 0-skin in the game, what's the STR-PM's downside if vacancy is at 60%?

Because guests having some skin in the game help keep them being good guests.

No one has more "skin in the game" than a PMC as they have to deal with the property every day until an owner sells or fires them.Also recommend finding your own Inspector and not one referred by an agent.

If your ARV is truly 85K I suppose there is a slim chance you could find a lender who will lend you 100% of purchase and rehab, although honestly, I don't know of any HML's who will lend with you having no skin in the game.

But just have a thick skin as some FSBO owners believe they own the American version of Buckingham Palace, which is reflected in their asking price.  

If you meant $1700 with interest and taxes, her balance after 3 years and 6 months would be $161839.62. 

There are a few places in The MILWAUKEE, area and Beaver Dam, WI.I’m exploring the best ways to put 25% down on properties less than 180k and minimize my skin in the game so I’m able to BRRRR continuously and effectively.

We have a country that is literally at each others throats of the other person mentions R or D persons name, and each is convinced the other should be skinned alive for having done it and is absolutely certain they are just in it.