Meaning you took action and bought properties, as opposed to those who just give opinion without skin in the game. 

I'm open to any guidance.I have no idea to secure funds if I have to put some skin in the deal, hopefully, since its, some kind of grant it won't require any money down.

They have more skin in the game then you do.Make sure you get clear title.

What does skin color have to do with anything?

LOL.and you would not have had the massive foreclosures  and I get it in those days reserves what are those everything is rosy.. and boy I just made it through by the skin of my teeth myself but I went through Millions in reserves and equity to protect my good name and credit standing.. it was brutal.. so yes I am totally debt adverse.I am more like my grandpa who lived through the depression and never had a penny of debt most of his life .. either way.. what ever floats your boat right ???

@Chris Seveney  chris is suggesting a money partner and mostly these are done through syndications were your the sponsor but most investor want to know the sponsor has some skin in the game and is going to be there at the end or if the going gets tough.

If this last comment puts you off, forget about being a real estate investor, your skin isn't tough enough. 

You need a thick skin for this though because most people will think you're a scammer trying to steal people's houses LOL!

I figured there was more than one way to skin a cat so curious about other success stories, strategies, books, etc on how people grew the number of rentals.

Is there something morally wrong with having “no skin in the game” other than leveraging your personal credit and reputation?