There is more than one way to skin a cat.

Pathologist AssistantI dissect surgical specimens ranging from skin biopsies to colon segments.

You just have to have thick skin.  

The vast majority of people that go the wholesaling route do it because they have no money, and believe that it’s a way to break into real estate without skin in the game.

With my crazy accent, with no family, being a foreigner, being a dark skinned foreigner, no money, on a visa, no unemployment options...It was really hard for me too... the trick  is... you can either complain, cry "unfair", feel sorry for yourself, and agree, that your crappy life gives you valid reason to give up and that it would be justified...or you just step up.

The OLMs don't have any skin in the game and you're talking to people in another country that don't even understand our laws (not to mention they can be slightly different from one state to another).  

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

If you want to achieve financial freedom as most investors you will need to get some skin in the game so that others know that you are not just a tire kicker.

Is it better to have more skin in the game (at least 20% for downpayment) or is it better to put down less so that you are not using up your own money? 

For those saying find someone with money, that is great and all but most people are not just going to give you a bunch of money with no experience or skin in the game.