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

Now my friend, who is much older than I and is the property manager, believes it's farfetched because we wouldn't have any "skin in the game", no money down of our own, but can't sweat equity be a downpayment?

Now my friend, who is much older than I and is the property manager, believes it's farfetched because we wouldn't have any "skin in the game", no money down of our own, but can't sweat equity be a downpayment?

Now my friend, who is much older than I and is the property manager, believes it's farfetched because we wouldn't have any "skin in the game", no money down of our own, but can't sweat equity be a downpayment?

If they are allowed to use it, maybe they get some skin in the game if they are going to use it.

As long as I can remember where I stashed the box every 6 months or so there just seems to be enough in there to buy another pig.I still live in my own home but when I remodeled it years ago I did put the master on the ground floor and put 36" doors in so I wouldn't skin my hands wheeling the chair around. 

This gives them security you have skin in the game and also allows them to sit back while you work on the deal. 

We have a foundation specialist coming out and will do geological survey if there is any question it needs assessment.

Any smart lender would want the sellers 50% debt subordinated to theirs.If you are trying no money down you do not have skin in the game.

There are multiple ways to skin the cat.Anyway, just buy a place and (preferably at a discount, which you might get in next six months and ideally one that you can put a little work into to create some equity) rent it out.