Investor Fit: What Makes or Breaks a Real Estate Partnership for You?

[Daniel Sehy]

I’ve been spending more time recently building out long-term relationships—with lenders, agents, and potential capital partners—as I work toward scaling my multifamily portfolio.

One thing I’m really focused on is finding the right fit with partners, especially in a market where deals are tighter, timelines are longer, and execution actually matters.

I’d love to hear from others here:
🔹 How are you vetting potential partners in today’s market?
🔹 What questions are you asking before you commit?
🔹 Any lessons you’ve learned from past wins—or past regrets?

I know that finding the deal is one thing—but finding the right people to execute with might be even more important right now.

Appreciate any insights, frameworks, or even war stories you’re open to sharing.

[Loren Clive]

Go with your gut. If you ever feel something is off . . . it probably is. I walked away from one of my biggest purchases ever after I started having panic attacks about it. Lost $12k but it was absolutely the right decision and a very humbling experience.

Any dishonesty is a red flag. And unfortunately there's a lot of that in this business. 

Any pressure or inflexibility in timelines, anyone who asks prying or unnecessary questions they should already know the answer to (pumping you for information), anyone who's not listening, anyone who's trying to beat you up on your price on the first deal.

Know your personality and which personalities you work best with. I refuse to work with nervous Nelly types as they drive me crazy!