StevenHave you thought of partnering with someone that has experience flipping and has some skin in the game? 

Whether to pay cash for something or of course still seek creative lending for the next deal as obviously cash for closings and “skin in the game” or rehabs if needed maybe useful rather than put all eggs in one basket.

It makes the offer look weak and there's not to much upside for them benefit wise.From a lending stand point though nearly ever lender will want skin in the game so people don't just walk away on an asset. 

In general no they want you to have some "Skin in the game".

I could use this as a learning experience or is there another way to skin this cat.

No one has more "skin in the game" than a PMC as they have to deal with the property every day until an owner sells or fires them.Also recommend finding your own Inspector and not one referred by an agent.

Even with good credit, the lending dynamics have changed so dramatically, you really need to get multiple options.

The whole dynamic of your relationship will change.

They require you to have a discounted purchase, some "skin" in the game, and are more expensive but also a workable way to get started.To your success,

As a realtor, obviously I don't have the cash nor can I borrow from banks, but I'd chip in $50k (drop in the bucket) just to have some skin in the game.