I’ve noticed that many investors focus on interest rates but overlook funding structure — terms, timelines, and lender relationships often matter more.What’s one funding mistake you’ve learned the hard way that others should avoid?

A lot of new investors overlook the power of ARV when securing funding.
Experienced flippers know — your After Repair Value can make or break your deal terms.
How do you calculate or present your ARV when talking to...

Some go the hard money route, others partner up, and some use creative financing.Curious — what funding strategies worked for you when you started?

Deals are great, but funding is what makes them possible.

Present two strategies with two funding options.

I would love for this person to be able to counsel us on our entire portfolio (retirement, mutual funds, AND real estate), LLCs, do our taxes, and offer RE professional tips.

Are you finding that asset-based approvals (funding the deal rather than the credit score) are helping you stay competitive?

How about self storage funds? 

You can get this funded, but you’ll need a lender who’s comfortable stepping in mid-project.

Most lenders sell their loans to the same handful of secondary market investors, most of whom will not fund with this kind of property.