If you are uncomfortable investing your own cash, how will you convince others to invest their money?

I’ve got a distressed and on-market house that was recently completely renovated until the couple ran out of money (all of the heavy lifting has been done, just a few things left), and it is listed well below market price compared to surrounding comps I could find.

You can make more money two ways; earn more money or reduce costs.

,...the one that makes  you more money. 

I put down all my money on this deal.

You will only have one opportunity to get money out of an approved tenant.

Quote from @Aroldo Gonzalez: If you borrow money from your current property, that will increase your debt and reduce - and possibly eliminate - your cash flow. 

Also, how much money do you think you'll lose if you pay their price of $98k?

Rather, it will be considered earned income... and if you have losses especially the first year with a bunch of start up costs and depreciation... and if your money is at risk (let's assume Yes), then this business venture can offset (or add) to your W-2 income.This is how short-term rental loophole works.

I'm wondering if there is a typical amount to put down as earnest money?