@Weis Sherdel  if it is just a skin in the game issue, then it becomes much more simple, just base it on the numbers. 

Try to find some local investors that you can work for or maybe get into a dealer to with them with a little skin in the game to get them to teach you how it's done.  

Problem is people want "skin in the game" which if I had 30% or so...

I would be willing to put more of my own skin in the game then the standard 10% to make it work.

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

Typically, you just need more skin in the game when starting off, so, 20-30% for first time or newer investors, rates (9-12%+) and fees (2-5 points plus closing costs) will typically be higher as well and after you get a few completed and have the resume, you can start getting better rates and terms. 

You gotta have some skin in the game RR

@Federico Gutierrez For me personally, The things that you mentioned that needed to be replaced or fixed are just the cost of doing business or "additional skin in the game".

@Sharon Tippett there are many ways to skin a cat as they say.  

When you ask a contractor to do things that have them spending their time without guarantee of a project, you're technically asking them to put skin in the game when you have none in the game thus far.