This has obviously left her high and dry this month for rent (which is due today).

This will ensure that he has some “skin” in the game.

If you're plan is only to help others once in a while, you'll quickly start to realize that between membership dues (NAR, MLS and local Real Estate membership dues) not to mention monthly office desk fees (regardless of whether or not you work from home) and yearly fees associated with yearly 6 hours of required Continuing Education courses will keep you in the red and start to bleed you dry if you don't have enough business to cover these recurring costs.  

I understand though if the money wants YOU personally to have 10% of skin in the game.. that's pretty common.   

@Jason D, right I figured the HML would want you to have some skin in the game.

Wait 2 hours to dry, and buff with super fine 0000 steel wool.

This building has a full basement with no windows but is nice, solid and dry under it, 125’ by 40’ with 9’ ceilings that is just sitting empty and a waste of space that I think I need to make use of.

Having some dry powder is not a bad thing.Disclaimer: I’m not a financial advisor, you should consult with a financial advisor.

It is not a good idea to invest in real estate if you have no "skin in the game." 

Buyers are brining $4k to close, sellers want you to have skin in the game.