They will be instrumental in making sure your business checks out and you won’t be skinned alive be your state government.

We tried: 3 different types of enzyme cleaners that had good reviews, water and vinegar, soap, essential oils, lots of scrubbing, cleaned our air ducts, and most recently an odor sealer on the floor that dries clear.

They have no skin in the game as far as saving money on utilities because it doesn't cost them any extra to leave a window open in the winter.Another thought if it is too costly to install a separate gas meter, See what the average gas bill was for this unit during last winter, add $50 to that per month and charge the tenant this amount above what market rents are.

You have some skin in the game, learn the game, and stack your chips all at once.  

I am a full time investor.There are many ways to skin a cat as they say...….However, is there really any point flipping property when a market is rising/appreciating.

I am going to do a dry run walk through with him soon on a property that he is currently working on.

I think you need to be straight with the bank and ask them what is the minimum equity/skin you need to fork out and show them some knowledge of your plan in the next 1-3 years.

@Will Parker I read his book (Never Split the Difference) a few months ago, and it was a real game changer.TL;DR:  I used the 65%/85%/95%/100% increasing offer tactic, huge amounts of tactical empathy and I refused to speak first whenever possible (yes, I had to embrace the power of the awkward silence)For this deal, I made it a point not to speak first. 

As with all deductible meals, only 50% of the cost is allowed.Cant be Lavish or extravagant.Personal entertainment costs on the trip aren't deductible, but business-related costs such as for dry-cleaning, phone calls, and rentals are.Some allocations may be required if the trip is a combined business/pleasure trip, for example, if you fly to a location for five days of business and stay on for an additional period of vacation.

i understand the "skin in the game" that lenders want you to have invested, im just confused as to the "no or low money down" purchasing of real estate so often spoken of here...the only way i see that occuring is to have someone else  (friend/family) loan you the 10-20% down, then bring in a private lender for the rest so we can present "all cash" offers....??