I am more than willing to have skin in the game both financially and timewise.Also if there are any networking events for developers in the ATL area please let me know.Feel free to leave a comment and I'll reach out or message me directly. 

Very simple.Of course, lender fees and third-party closing fees (title/insurance/appraisal) are not typically covered and are expected to be the borrower's skin in the game.

Buuuut there is more then 1 way to skin a cat, and get discounts.

The risk increases exponentially when there's no skin in the game.

With no skin on this game it sounds like the current tenant is giving you the run around and is trying to take advantage of you being a human. 

All too often I read on BP about how passive investors should look for "skin in the game" because it "aligns interests." 

Seems to be more profitable with less skin in the game.

Just deliver logs to pay the timber deed off etc. this is what I love about RE  lots of ways to skin a cat.. 

Then make sub categories.Deal analysis.Legal needs.Execution.Investor communicationExit planFinancial managementStress testsMarket study- competition, occupancy levels, demand, pricing, amenities, location, etcFinancing- who and how, match the financing to the exit plan, Sales pitch- the deal, your teams experience, your skin in the game, COO, permitting, zoning, inspections, Materials- what if-stress test.  

In these situations, I typically like to require a buyer to put some skin in the game- release SOME of the EMD to me during or immediately following their due diligence.