A little bit of money clues everyone that you have skin in the game.For many private investors, access to funds is not a problem.

@Jenny Seaborn HML are going to want you to have "some skin in the game".

Usually this type of loan would be made on the properties where the purchase plus repair cost does not exceeds 80% of ARV.Almost always, lenders want you to have a skin in the game”.Matt, in your case, you are buying the property at 75% of ARV but hopefully that will be somewhat offset by the fact that you are going to have $300,000 with low interest.

This is not a 100% option, you will put skin in the game but you'll put less.

That way all the skin in the game is mine. 

Your best bet is to locate some good deals and break down all the numbers in a clean concise manner to show lenders that you have a good handle on what its going to take to make $$.Start saving money so you will be able to make a significant down payment, lenders will be more likely to give you a loan if you have some skin in the game.

Lots of good books to check out on financial metrics.]Some of my favorites:1) http://www.amazon.com/Investing-Duplexes-Triplexes...2) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0071603271/ref=pd...I'm sure there are other books too.I spent 10+ years in commercial and residential lending, and can tell you, there are many ways to skin a cat.  

Any and all advice is welcomed, I'm thicker skinned.

Any and all advice is welcomed, I'm thicker skinned.

That can help convey confidence in a deal when someone knows you have a lot of skin in the game.