All Forum Posts by: Drago Stanimirovic

Jordan, you’re thinking like a true investor already, great mix of strategy and hustle.

What you’re doing right: building equity, planning exits, and staying flexible. Where it can go wrong is trying too many approaches too soon. Start with one (like $180-200k flips or mid-tier rentals), build experience and cash flow, then scale.

And option 4, funny, but with the right probate strategy, not far off!

You’ve got a solid foundation. Keep going.

Ron, you’re spot on about California’s 10% usury cap, unless you use a licensed lender, debt-based investor returns are limited.

Equity structures (like profit splits or preferred returns) are more flexible, let investors share in upside, and are common when pooling funds. Just be sure to handle legal compliance, especially if it’s a syndication.

For a simple setup, use debt via a licensed lender. For scale and investor alignment, equity is the better route.  Happy to explore further if needed.

Imagine financing wasn’t a hurdle, what’s the very first deal you’d chase? A flip, a rental, or a commercial property?

Is it the fear of the numbers not working, the financing process, or just finding the confidence to jump in?

For multifamily or mixed-use, have you had better experiences with agency-backed loans (Fannie/Freddie) or with private lenders who move faster?

When analyzing DSCR loans, do you run scenarios like 10% vacancy or higher expenses, or do you underwrite only on current rent?

When running numbers, do you have a fixed percentage or dollar amount you require before moving forward on a flip? Curious where different investors draw the line.

Hi Jennifer, we are in Maimi and would be happy to help! Call, text me anytime!

Welcome, Mason! You’re taking all the right steps, getting licensed, learning the market, and building connections. NYC is a great training ground, and house hacking can be a powerful launchpad. Investing upstate long-term sounds like a smart play, especially as you gain experience and income.

Keep soaking it all in your future portfolio is already taking shape.

Welcome, Chris! You’re making a smart shift, from passive holding to purposeful investing. Selling to redeploy capital and setting up the right legal structure is a strong foundation for scaling. New England has solid markets, and with your experience, you’re in a great spot to grow with focus.

Happy to chat if you want to dive deeper.