@Darcy Reynolds - you're lucky to be wrorking in the field as a realtor, you have a big advantage and network of resources, I know you can do it.. dont wait to jump in :-)@Joe Edwards - LL at "punch you in the face" type of industry... it definitely is, and I've been punched in the face a few times, but you're right, it gives you tough skin and prepares you for success!

Otherwise, you'll need to save up some skin-in-the-game if you want others to fund the majority of your find.

We are having HiLine homes do the building and have already given them a 15k deposit so we have quite a bit of skin in the project with that and owning the lot outright.

Note that I do not put a lot of time into due diligence until the "contract to hold" meeting, when they put some skin in the game.At the "contract to hold" meeting, I collect an amount equal to one month's rent.

You can buy some cheaper finishes that are still attractive and even have some contemporary style. 

Unless you have skin in the game and your partner is protected in case of default, you will not find a credit partner.

So much knowledge to soak up...I'm just getting started and have very little skin in the game.

I want them to have $3k or 4k out-of-pocket to have some "skin in the deal."

Essentially because you don't have enough 'skin in the game' as determined by the lender you have to pay MIP an insurance should you default, which would be less likely if you had a higher down payment to lose in the game.

I tell him he doesn’t have any skin in this game and he needs to stay out.