Most beat their head against the wall in desperation because they can't stand to leave skin in it more than 5 minutes. 

HML may finance purchase and rehab and some may want you to have some skin in the game in the form of a down payment.  

They want to see you have "skin in the game."  

I have several great partners with lots of skin in the game.

I'd expect my partner to have some skin in the game. 

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

Don't be shy, I have thick skin I can take it.

Account Closed this is precisely the route I would take if my credit score were up to their standards and I had capital for the required 'skin in the game'.

For the experienced multifamily investor:Assuming all systems are good and there is little to no deferred maintenance what sort of value do you think a stabilized, brick skinned quadraplex with slanted roof would be worth in a solid "C+" area with shopping (WalMart, Kroger, etc) and public transportation within walking distance and major employment centers nearby?

The interest rate is a ridiculous 7% (which I'm working to refi now).A potential capital partner (old Army buddy) from Colorado says he will match my equity if I agree to sell it to an LLP we plan to establish (skin in the game).