There are many ways to skin a cat.

If you and your fiancé are doing all the labor and have some skin in the game you should be 50/50

So how come in the latest Fed report all bank is in very healthy good position (except in mortgage dept and bond dept) - with 5% FFR i said again, it's Federal gov. that's losing money and not us because their debt obligation is rising 2-3x more than normal.

Yes your giving up skin on the properties but that is better than losing them.

However, as far as how much the lender will give you (especially when refinancing within a short period of time from when you purchased the property), will have a lot to do with your total cost basis in the property, as lenders tend to want the borrower to have skin in the game.Like everything in life, exceptions are always made.

Just like in the mortgage business, try to get as much skin in the game as possible (those who put down more are theoretically less apt to default).  

All the more reason to go for deals with a healthy margin for error.

Generally, your lender will no accept a borrowed down payment; they want skin in the game.  

Sure opened up a healthy debate and something we will ALL have to think about from now on.

@Ryan Taylor Sounds like a healthy profit coming in every month!