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There are many folks out there that have the same qualities as you but are saying "if only I had no debt and 50k in my pocket, man I could really do something" One of the biggest challenges for a person in your position is that they sound great, they know their stuff, they are probably trustworthy, they find a money partner that is interested , guess what happens next that would seal the deal "how much skin in the game are you putting in this deal?

They called it "having some skin in the game".

Sort of a "skin in the game" incentive.

Have some skin in the game.  

That gives them the feel that you know what you are talking about and are experienced in the field, the close will take place a lot quicker than traditional financing, and that you have cash on hand to have skin in the game. 

I live in Denver Colorado, I have been studying and reading RE books for 9.5 months, any pointers on best ways to get skin in the game.

I'm asking because I wouldn't want to bring down payment money to the table in bad faith if a lender is truly expecting that all funds that I bring to not be committed or due anybody.I've read that lenders don't want the borrower to be over-leveraged and have skin in the game, I get that. 

   @Rick Pozos I agree with you, there is many ways to skin the real estate cat no doubt!!

The only way I ever worked a deal without me going into pocket was with me providing the construction side....labor, management, advice, consultation, permits, plans, inspections, everything.....I don't see how you get anyone to front you 100% without you having some skin in the game........