Banks don’t like to participate in 100% financed deals because then there is no skin in the game.

Talking to her is more likely to exacerbate the issue.When a tenant starts to struggle, the best thing you can do for all concerned is treat it like a business.

Feel like so many ways to skin the animal.We do 30 day notice, 2 months rent penalty.

If you have an investor that is beating you up on your ownership stake, I politely say to the investor that I don't think this type of deal structure is a fit for us and move on to someone else.I have put capital into the deal and am happy to do so if my investors want to see my own skin in the deal.

I believe many of above mentioned external factors have exacerbated this cycle, but it's far different then 2006.

Its always easier to get motivated after you have skin in the game. 

We both have exceptional credit and have the means of funding a portion of the total project cost to show "skin in the game".The question we have is on financing options. 

3)  Is it common for the developer not to have any upfront "skin in the game" (no $$ capital contribution)?

Or sometimes it's that same scenario but I put "skin in the game" so I can get higher equity. 

Lease option, buy and hold, owner finance... there’s many ways to skin a cat