Creative Funding Ideas for Fix & Flip Investors

[Melinda Eilts]

Have you ever tried combining private money with short-term loans to maximize leverage?

I’ve seen some investors get creative lately — curious to hear what others are doing to close deals faster.

[Denise Supplee]

Yes, some investors layer private money with hard money or short-term loans to speed up closings, but it's important to run the numbers carefully to ensure the combined interest and fees don't eat your profits. It can work well for deals that cash flow or have strong ARV potential.