Most SIMPLE thing in the world.One certainly needs thick skin and let no compassion or emotion come into land-lording..

-Sexist remarks (will refer to either old 'male' owner or would prefer to speak to my dad who helps on occasion)The last few straws were when I purchased a new fridge he requested and even with advanced delivery notice- refused to let the delivery men in because of their skin color. 

I definitely think a GP should have skin in the game, the amount is of course is what makes you as an investor comfortable.

Read Ben Leybovich's latest blog post...http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/09/16/is-it-really-necessary-to-make-a-down-payment/Lenders want you to have skin in the game...shared risk. 

More than one way to skin a cat.

You could also partner with a more seasoned investor and have some skin in the game and doing the sweaty equity side.

If you're making money, you must be doing something right, and there's more than one way to skin a cat. ;)@David Faulkner Love your worst case scenario and it's practical, not negative!

Truly just looking to get some skin in the game, so I can acquire the time and resources to do it like a professional.I'm in Atlanta, but willing to invest out-of-state.

I still remember seeing all-brick houses all of a sudden having a skin of aluminum siding.

First, everyone gets some 'skin in the game.'