They all wanted me (and they'll want you) to have some 'skin in the game'

Let them know that you are available, what you are offering and that you are investor-friendly.HML's will want to see you have some skin in the especially with no experience. 

I'm just not sure that I feel comfortable fronting that much money when my partner doesn't have somewhat equal skin (money) in the game. 

Both times the toilet supply line snapped (don’t use the overlapping metal type that look like knight’s armor or snake skin) both claims were over $30k.

Wholesalers who respond on this forum have to have the “thinnest” skin imaginable.  

I have a lot more skin in the game on this one for sure..    

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.

No skin in the game might mean a lackadaisical attitude towards it.And you may have maturity issues to deal with--every child is different.I's say a good starting point might be letting him earn a % via sweat equity over time, starting at zero, and reassessing every 3 months as he makes improvements on it (or manages it properly, or whatever).Once a certain % is done that amount moves to him on paper, vs on the deed, if you have issues with him not applying himself to it (or being a PITA to you about it), I'd say sell it and let him move back home until he is more likely to handle it. 

I have investors that can supply very healthy down payments via promissory notes.

Mental health is more valuable than any property.