They want you to have "skin in the game".

I don't invest in "rough neighborhoods" nor do I recommend others do unless they have a very thick skin.

That is a great downpayment, and they have a lot of skin in the game.

Or is it completely personal as to what makes the difference between "I got my moneys worth." and "I barely pulled out by the skin of my teeth."?

It also gave me a good idea of ALL of the charges.I would like to find one that has a little skin in the game, to find and retain a quality tenant who takes care of the place and pays on time.

It isn't good business to lend to inexperienced rehabbers w/o some substantial skin in the game and a significant equity position for the lender to fall back on if things go sour.

If you keep working, you CAN and WILL make it.Thick skin usually comes from scar tissue.

I like Joan's comment of "show me the written offer", perhaps I'm being unreasonable, my skin is pretty thick so any candid responses are welcome.

They have skin in the game now and it will be painful for them not to put in the total effort to close a sale and not quit.Of course nobody takes the offer which is of course fine with me as I don't want to take that on anyways.

They would analyze the deal with you in mind because everyone would have skin in the game, and if they would join in investing, it would cut your risk in the investment and the gain, like having a partner.