Enough threats toughens the skin. 

And I've spoken with HMLs, but because I don't have ANY skin in the game, they aren't willing to take the risk which is understandable. 

I don't have a source to back this up other than the conversations I've had over the years... but lenders want you to have some skin in the game.

For all intents and purposes, the only role you play here is being a wholesaler. nothing wrong with that but dont be a wholesaler and expect to get the percentage of a equity partner with skin in the game.

Lenders/investor want you to have skinning the game.You might send some quiry mails to see if it  is even legal.

They have more skin in the game then you do.Make sure you get clear title.

a few other things I've pushed myself to do over the last few years:3) walk across glowing, hot coals4) break a brick bare-handed5) lie on a bed of nails6) break a beer bottle bare-handed7) execute a full side split between chairs (like Van Damme)and numerous other lesser "victories!"

Its not enough to risk it for... the Sellers must have skin in the game.

They will want 20% of that amount for skin in the game.Then the rehab money will be escrowed and paid on draws usually.YMMV from lender to lender.

This isn't a rant by any means, but if I were considering deals in the UofM or any area, I'd want a synopsis by someone with skin in the game there.