You have no skin in the game, go home."

Does it make sense for Friend A to put some money into LLC to have some skin in the game as well? 

They have more skin in the game then you do.Make sure you get clear title.

Depends on the HML most want you to have at least some skin in the game but if you find a deal at a low enough price they might lend solely on the strength of the deal.10. 

There's different ways to skin a cat but in either case we are almost always NOT flippers. :)Also, read everything @Brian Burke writes.

Those that do not are really not turnkey providers, rather middle men or wholesalers that have no skin in the game.

Also, you need to have the tenant put some skin in the game, especially if they are only in the space for 5 years.  

or just save up more money until i am able to flip myself.I have a good understanding on how to trade stock options. also a good understanding on how to wholesale and flip houses. also a good understanding on being a good real estate agent.My end goal is to be able to flip a house a house myself. or at least enough money where i have "skin in the game" to get a lender.  

Thnaks for the info anyway Then you will need that 20% down for a seller financing to show skin in the game to any lender, as well as go through credit risk analysis.

My mentor here in L.A. has, if nothing else, definitely thickened what I thought was an already pretty thick skin.