So if you read this and are an honest-business minded person who is willing to put some "skin in the game" let's get this party started!

By having your Ground Partners put 25% of the cash needed in to the deal, you are making them put skin in the game.

(this way it doesn't mess up your score)-Never pay a fee for an application, more than likely they are a brokerage house. you will get approved but still have to deal with another company-you would need to put some skin (money) in the game. usually 25% down.

I am on this forum because I expect this general scenario  has happened before and it should not be that difficult.  I

You have to put skin in the game sometimes.

Hi,  I have a contractor / self employed that I'm having difficulty knowing how to qualify.  

I have about 10-15% of total purchase and rehab as skin in the game.

@Tom HertelI completely understand what you mean.I am saying now $15 an hour is acceptable, but next year $25, and it should increase every year.Managing tenants can be difficult. I

I have about 10-15% of total purchase and rehab as skin in the game.

This is in N Portland by PCC.Great for me, but now I have to find something to work on before my tear off is ready to begin and it has definitely been difficult.  I