All Forum Posts by: Lee Johnson

@Ben Scott hey ben ! Currently i am not looking to get licensed looking to be a landlord and house hacking , fix n flips and wholesaling deals 

I’m in the early planning phase of a real estate development project and would love your insight and guidance.

I’m looking to purchase land and build a small apartment complex consisting of 1 to 10 units, with a mix of layouts:

• 1-bedroom, 1-bath lofts with in-unit washer/dryer
• 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartments with in-unit washer/dryer
• 3-bedroom, 2-bath units with washer/dryer hookups

The vision is a modern, efficient design targeting working professionals and small families, ideally in a growing urban/suburban area with strong rental demand.

As a first-time developer, I’m trying to figure out the best path to secure funding for:

1. Land acquisition
2. Construction costs
3. Soft costs and contingencies

I’m open to various financing options, including hard money, private lenders, construction loans, JV partnerships, or even syndication if that makes sense at this scale.

So my main questions are:

• How would you recommend structuring financing for a project like this?
• Would lenders be more willing to work with me if I had a general contractor lined up?
• Are there programs or lenders that cater to small-scale multifamily new construction for first-timers?
• Any creative strategies you’ve seen work well in similar situations?

I appreciate any feedback, suggestions, or experiences you’re willing to share especially from those who’ve built from the ground up.

Thanks in advance!

—Lee J.

@Steven Spencer Thank you ! I will definitely be attending! 

Hey everyone my name is Lee Johnson, and I’m brand new to real estate investing. I’m based in Oklahoma City, OK, working full time, and ready to dive in seriously.

My long-term goal is to buy properties, fix them up, and hold them as rentals, while also doing wholesaling, fix & flips, and eventually using the BRRRR method. Right now, I’m in learning mode and taking action  but I’d really benefit from having someone experienced in my corner to help me get through that first deal.

I’m specifically looking for a mentor or experienced investor who:

• Can show me the ropes and help me structure real deals
• Knows how to secure funding (especially creative financing or partnerships)
• Wants someone hungry to learn and willing to put in the work (I’ll bring hustle, reliability, and boots on the ground)

I’m actively driving for dollars, networking, and studying constantly but I know hands-on guidance is the best teacher.

If you’re open to mentoring, JV deals, or letting me shadow/help with your projects, I’d really appreciate the chance to learn and contribute however I can.

Thanks for reading feel free to message me or drop a comment!

Lee Johnson

Oklahoma City, OK