Some may require for me to put some "skin in the game" by paying for a percentage of the purchase price.

Now I understand that wholesaling is not for the faint of heart nor is it for the soft skinned, and I am by no means one who gives up easily.

The market rate tenants take much better care of my properties because they have more 'skin in the game'. 

This ensures that you have your skin in the game.

I know a guy who buys real estate on credit cardsthere are many ways to skin the realty catenjoy

I would have the renters co-sign so they are also named on the lease and have some skin in the game.  

Rehabber has no skin in the game.  

You will still need skin in the game of 20-30% plus the closing costs.

I find this to be an irritation, because most Realtors have no clue what a short sale is let alone how to negotiate one.You can call the lender and ask them what is required for them to consider a short sale offer.

It is an admirable goal and more than doable, but the top items you need in place to achieve this, above the standard needs of simply investing/understanding real estate, are the following:#1 A soft, but not a martyr, heart, and THICK UNRELENTING SKIN.#2 Understand that the people you deal with no matter how wealthy or poor - character is key.#3 A successful mentor that can offer assistance when you absolutely need it - and you're gonna need it!