No skin of my nose if they aren't going to charge me maintenance fees, etc.5.)

The best BRRRR properties are distressed, requiring a healthy Rehab, allowing you to force equity appreciation.  

I do agree with your assessment that the fundamentals, even at today's elevated prices, point towards a rosy future (maybe not as high growth but very healthy growth).

So in other words theyre going to want to see some skin in the game.

You have to know the deal before you can make an informed decision.Otherwise, if you are coming in with 80% LTC (loan to cost/purchase price) and the Realtor/investor is coming up with 20-25% PLUS another 20% for the rehab, then the Realtor/investor is coming in with skin in the game too. 

I haven't seen the inside of it for years but everything was outdated so I expect a healthy renovation budget.

The bank will want you to have some skin in the game for 10% as well. 

Most want you to have skin in the game. 

It's still a run-down area as of right now but that may mean there is an opportunity to buy lower and take in a healthy amount of appreciation.

Now that my health is back on track, I want to continue my dream of being financially independent and help others accomplish the same.