The existing heating system is an old steam boiler burning natural gas. 

Such as marketing and things of that nature,  but want to be able to utilize wholesaling, fix and fip, and rental as my exit strategy.

He had skin in the game.  

Basically EVERY bank I have talked to wants you to have SOME skin in the game.  

., were typically naturally finished.  

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

Yup - their time is not free nor cheap (so I didn't expect to be mentored if I didn't have skin in the game).Now banks don't turn me down when I apply for a loan to buy a 200-room hotel!

the money I front is for your down payment and the interest reserve.. so other than utls you have no skin.. that's how I do it.. then we split profit.. 

All States have downsides reasons why not to invest, for example, if we're to analyze Oregon it has natural disasters often like California such as earthquakes, wildfires, mudslides, volcanic eruptions, and deadly floodings from rain or tidal waves from the Pacific Ocean. 

@John MoorhouseIf you're born to the hustle, you're not afraid of learning things, you don't give a damn what other people think about you, you're willing to stick out putting money aside for years when everyone is spending at it and dismissing you with contempt and pity, when it comes time to poop or get off the pot you can make a decision and stick to it, you've got skin skin like an alligator, and the idea of repeated failure and humiliation does not paralyze you, you'll do great in real estate.Look around, do the online video course (Education tab, Free Course), ask questions.