Obviously banks require you to have some skin in the game but ideally maximum returns will be achieved with as close to 100% financing as possible.A income property that can not produce positive cash flow with 100% financing will always require that the investor buy their cash flow with their own money.

No skin in the game.

If they have skin in the game, like you do, then you can feel comfortable.  

To irritate you. ;-)Actually it makes them feel good that they are now "connected" somehow.

However if you have tough skin and can handle C- to D tenants and neighborhoods you can definitely make a killing if you buy right.

Also have you considered partnering with someone who is already experienced and has skin in the game?

I have pretty thick skin so don't be afraid to speak your mind.Thanks a ton in advance, I'm super excited to be apart of the BP community.

Many ways to skin this, but I hope you are following. 

Again, aside from the idea of water being wasted as a source of irritation for me, the raw cost of it from a business point of view is no matter, as long as you can roll it into appropriate rent.

The government assistance part is good on the payment, but bad in that they have no skin in the game.