I have worked in tech for the last 10 years and most of my relationship naturally are from there. 

In my opinion what you're feeling is very natural which is why you lean on the math or connections with more experience to help level out the emotional roller coaster ride which is real estate.

I would want them to have skin in the game to take good care of it if it's coming back to my yard.

We want to have a small amount or no “skin” in the game if possible.

Naturally, you could expand on this and do 4, 5 or even 6 contacts.

It is intangible property that is generally capital in nature in the hands of an investor, but may be inventory in select situations (e.g. dealing in crypto, some mining situations).Your definition of a security is also not a traditional one. 

Jason, most hard money lenders will rewquiere you to have skin in the game... in other words experience and/or a 10-20% down payment of the LTV.Other than that, lenders are sales agents, if you can sell them on your willingness to succeed, without money or good credit, you can get a yes. hope this helps!

Some demand you have 10% "skin in the game".

Things, by nature, take time: just as many quit the gym after they don't see that weight come off on January 15th  It is the quintessential story of 3 feet from gold!

I was wondering if anyone had suggestions for me to take a look at such as videos to watch, articles to read, and things of that nature.