The VA loan is a wonderful benefit and if you put some skin in the game to prove you are serious that will help your offer.

If you read what I said, I apologized if I assumed you weren't a HML and you were.My answer is still the same, there's nothing in the deal but problems for the buying from year 3 and beyond....and if you think I was lecturing you, you have a very thin skin. 

I'm an agent/investor in the city- not only do I work with almost 100% investors, I also have my own skin in the game, along with a great team. 

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

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

But I want to put skin in the game by getting a construction loan for the build.

Since you are relatively green you will most likely need some money into the deal to have some skin in the game.

I am also looking forward to my first property and in order for me to put my skin in the game, I will have to take some calculated and manageable risks (similar to yours--the selling of stocks--but different) and just simply dive in once I find my gem and after feeling good about my calculations (which is another challenge).

I like to keep a little skin in the game .

The problem wasn't enough coffee it was too much Bailey's Irish Cream with the coffee:)