I will use my knowledge in the home inspection field, owning and operating my home inspection business, the relationships i will make during that time, my experience in being a landlord and my knowledge as an licensed electrician and home inspector to help convince my investors that i am serious and have the skin in the game to get deals done.

There are more ways to skin this cat than short sales.

Agents are content making 100k/year with 0 skin in the game.

Most sellers may want to see 25% down, to show you have some skin in the game.

I did not really find many bad reviews, no glowing ones either.

You'll definitely want to plan on having some "Skin in the Game" - and if you don't have it, find a partner who does!

Anybody who lends money on real estate will require you to have some skin in the game OR a lot of experience.

I would be willing to write a glowing testimonial if you or any of your students bring me an off market deal that fits my criteria in certain areas of Texas, Colorado, Florida or Oklahoma. 

They give them glowing reviews to get them out of there.

You need to have skin in the game just like any other deal.