I'm Jon Jozefowski and I'm with Longhorn Investments, a direct hard money lender. I'm based in the Indianapolis area and primarily work with real estate investors involved in fix & flips, rental/DSCR properties, and new construction projects across Indiana and the other states we operate in.
I've spent nearly 10 years in real estate, starting out in wholesaling and have been helping buyers and sellers as a Realtor. I’m also on the investing side with flips and rental properties, so I’ve had the opportunity to experience the business from several different angles. Having been on the investor side, I understand there’s a lot more to a deal than just the numbers, and I enjoy being able to bring that perspective into what I do today.
I hope to be a resource and share some of my experience from both the investing and lending sides of the business. I’m looking forward to connecting with investors, others in the industry, and being a part of BP community!
Investor · Pacific Northwest · Member since 2026 · 538 posts · 300 votes
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Jon, you’re sitting in a useful spot because you’ve seen the same deal from three different chairs: investor, Realtor, and lender.
The part that jumped out at me was “there’s a lot more to a deal than just the numbers.” That’s exactly right. Two deals can look almost identical on paper and behave completely differently once you account for the operator, timeline, exit options, construction risk, liquidity, and what happens when the original plan breaks.
That gap between “the deal qualifies” and “the deal actually works” is where a lot of investors get hurt.
I spend a lot of my time building the operating layer around that gap, so I suspect we’d have some interesting overlap. Welcome to BP.
Thanks! I appreciate that and I agree. There are so many variables that can make or break a deal beyond what it looks like on paper, especially when things don’t go according to plan. That’s why it’s so important to have the correct systems in place and the right people lined up around you to help you succeed.
Lender · Licensed in 28 States · Member since 2026 · 127 posts · 33 votes
2w
@Jon Jozefowski Great introduction, Jon! Having experience on both the investing and lending sides gives you a valuable perspective. I’m also involved in helping investors with financing, so it would be great to connect and compare notes. If you ever need another lending resource for your deals, feel free to reach out!
Real Estate Agent · Columbus OH · Member since 2018 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
2w
@Jon Jozefowski welcome to the forums, sounds like you will have much to offer as far as advice and guidance. These forums are a pretty cool place I'm sure you'll find value and add it.