There is nothing like having skin in the game to help you focus, learn, and act.

I do realize that somehow I have got to demonstrate to those whom I look to for funding my deals that I have got some "skin in the game" as should be the case.

Cesar Corona Hi, the best way would be to invest a reasonable amount into the deal so you have some skin in the game.

Everyone's situation is different and there are more than one way to skin cat, but I have significantly more than 10 loans and basically don't do it the way anyone here is talking about.

If you are essentially getting a 100% mortgage you have no skin in the game. 

In today's market lenders are wanting you to put skin in the game and 20% down is the standard unless you find hardmoney or a private lender to finance the whole thing.Starting out I would invest in my home town.

My greatest concern is buyer;s remorse, furniture not fitting like they thought, no skin in the game on their part. 

This is a new step for me so maybe with experience dealing skin probates or deceased sellers can help. 

Either way, there is always going to be some balance that the borrower needs to be able to cover as "skin in the game".

@David White, I would say make sure you have thick skin.