All Forum Posts by: Brandon Lee

My clients are actively looking for funding for their next real estate deals. I’m connecting with lenders who provide timely and flexible funding solutions. Message me if you can help or want to collaborate!"

There’s a lot of talk about using private funding for real estate, but not enough discussion on vetting those lenders.

For the experienced investors — what’s your process for verifying credibility and protecting yourself before closing a deal?

This could really help new investors understand the due diligence process.

I’ve been connecting with different investors lately and noticed many are shifting away from banks toward alternative lending.

What's been your experience? Are you using private capital, hard money, or JV partnerships to fund your projects?

As someone who sees many deals come through, I’ve noticed common pitfalls — incomplete packages, unclear exit plans, or unrealistic expectations.

What mistakes have you learned from when raising capital?

Speed is everything in real estate. I’ve seen deals close in as little as 7 days when the right funding is in place.

Curious — what’s the fastest turnaround you’ve had on a transaction, and what made it possible?

Always learning from the community here. 👇

With rates changing and lenders tightening up, more investors seem to be exploring creative financing — notes, seller carrybacks, partnerships, and private money.

What strategies have you tried that helped you close deals creatively?

Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) loans are getting popular lately.

They’re great for investors who focus on rental income instead of personal income.

If you've used DSCR loans — what's your experience been like?

Do you see them as a long-term solution or just a tool for specific cases?

Had a situation recently where an investor almost lost a property due to tight bank timelines.
We explored an alternative route and made it happen.

It reminded me that having backup funding options can be the difference between winning and missing out.
Anyone else experienced something similar?

When I first got into real estate, I thought the hardest part would be finding a deal. Turns out, securing the right funding was just as important. I recently helped an investor fund their first duplex, and what surprised them most wasn’t the rate—it was how much the terms impacted cash flow. Curious to hear from the community: what’s one lesson you learned from your first deal financing?

In today’s market, some say finding deals is the biggest struggle. Others say funding is the real bottleneck.
As investors, where do you think the real challenge lies today—and how are you solving it?