There are multiple ways to skin a cat…I know, kind of an odd headline for a BP post on an ordinary Saturday morning LOL, but I think it works alright!

I've got skin in the game now I think I might just be overthinking the situation a bit.

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

In the last about 7 years, I've read about 150 books about real estate investing, sales, and business management.I've talked to many lender in the last year and they tend to want experience and skin in the game   I have talked to banks, private money lenders, and hard money lenders and they tended to like experience and your cash on hand. 

If not, then put it back on the market.Buyer has some skin in the game since they've paid for inspections. 

WILL COLD CALL WITHOUT GETTIING MY FEELING HURT JUST GIVE ME A LIST (what do I gain; experience, confidence, entertanment)Trying to' help my parents get in a better position.My parents have paid off their trailer with land.they have .4 acer, would like to fix current trailer to rent out (2 bd 2 bath $875/month)so they would be able to purchase a newer more comfortable one to live in. eventually moving out and renting both units to add to their retirement funds. rent under $900 around here is impossible to find.only reason for not building is because of lack of experience and upfront $$.THICK SKIN 29 YEAR OLD WITH A LONG TERM GAME MENTALITY. 

This is a new step for me so maybe with experience dealing skin probates or deceased sellers can help. 

Either way, there is always going to be some balance that the borrower needs to be able to cover as "skin in the game".

I've done various things based on how much "skin" is in the deal. 

It also means you actually do not have any skin in the game which a lender is going to look for.