No experience and no skin in the game will also be an issue with the lender.

Develop thick skin and patience.

Taking risks in life isn't for those with thin skin. 

I worry about these prospects, and traditionally have passed on them because it seems they aren't putting much thought into the place where they intend to lay their head (no emotional "skin in the game") and might be cavalier how they treat the place. 

I want to be able to inspire the younger generation and show them what is possible no matter what the color of your skin is, where you come from, or what you had or didn’t have growing up.

@Josh Wilson as a pilot in the military you should have a thicker skin.

Your skin will need to thicken substantially over the next few years.

We all know there are more than one ways the skin the cat in this game.

I’ve actually thought of flipping the second house/rehab to come up with all the brrr money to get started but maybe once I get some skin in the game with the first property I can find private lending on the second!

I recommend putting some skin in the deal.