After I established a strong presence, I would think about what would attract me to someone and give them my money to invest:Experience investing: Personally, I would only give my money to someone to invest if I thought they had the proper experience to do a good job.Co-investment: Is the sponsor putting up a good chunk of their own money in the deals to show that they have skin in the game and that their interests are aligned with mine as the investor?

I have thick skin too so let me have it please.Gracias.D

Chapter 9: Maximize Retirement Investing: Be Financially Healthy for Life.

I have to imagine that a talented investor would have the ability to find a private lender who would give them a healthy line of credit—at something like 9%—that could be used to purchase and rehab prior to refinancing out.Has anyone had luck finding private money at better rates or with better terms than normal hard money?

@Peter ApockotosAs many people can attest to, there are multiple ways to "skin the cat" and the most efficient way to figure out your best approach is really contingent upon your current financial situation.  

No question that I'd have to eliminate that from the equation in order to create healthy business relationships moving forward.

Since it's owner financing, you don't need to worry about satisfying the lender with 2 years' worth of financials, but you need to have a good feeling you can still make money.I'd say that if your VERY conservative estimates still net a healthy return, then proceed. 

Will they finance 100% or do they require skin in the game (deposit)?

Ultimately, I'd love to own a few 5+ multi's and grow it into a healthy buy and hold portfolio.

@JaradethMize happy medium comes from:- education- partner- healthy reserve (NEVER over leverage yourself)- DO leverage your people resourcesSwinging for the pin often finds the sand, you’re still on in 2 if you lay up.