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........

Even if buying under FMV with instant equity, a conventional lender wants to see skin in the game - a down payment.If the seller could loan you money collateralized by a different property and you owner-occ/house hack it, it would be possible.  

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

Noone is going to want to work with you unless you have skin in the game.

Jim-The only advice I'd give on using someone else, is make sure they have skin the game.