Every single one that responded here flaked or ghosted me, so don't bother trying these guys haha

It's best to start with long term rentals so you can get some skin in the game.

I know there's so many ways to skin the real estate cat and MHP seem like a viable one.Could anyone show me some example numbers if you've purchased MHP?

As long as you're showing progress and adding some more skin in the game, most Sellers / Brokers will give you a short term extension as Commercial deals are trickier and take more time to close.Hope this helps! 

Many first time homebuyers struggle to have any skin in the game in the first place.

Pittsburgh is where we are going to settle down and we plan to then expand throughout Appalachian states.We have property management experience and personal funds to put skin in the game.

I want to get skin in the game and have feelings of FOMO waiting, but at the same time it feels like I could be rushing into a headache all at once. 

@Chris Seveney, I’ve seen the same: anything below 1.0 rarely gets over the finish line unless there’s serious skin in the game or a story that makes the lender comfortable.

But it’s a reminder that “buying at the top” with minimal skin in the game can hurt when the market shifts, even slightly.Early signs of trouble or short-term noise in specific metros?

For the down payment, most hard money or private lenders will want you to have some skin in the game — usually around 10 to 20 percent of the purchase price, depending on your experience and deal strength.Always budget extra for closing costs too.