Shop around and go with one who has experience which aligns with your goals and who you connect well with. 

Being able to refinance, sell, or pivot the strategy without heavy penalties gives investors room to adapt when the market shifts.The best financing is the one that aligns with your timeline and risk tolerance, not just the lowest number on paper.

I’m aligned with this.

Quote from @Janice Carter: Heidi, I typically don’t lead with creative finance unless it clearly aligns with the seller’s situation.

I suggest picking a method that aligns with your risk appetite and time commitment then slowly growing from there.Good luck!

At Fairly, tech is used to facilitate collaboration and to give owners transparency and control: real-time performance data, clear revenue attribution, and visibility into pricing and decisions.The economic incentives are also aligned differently.

@Michael WyattAppreciate the insight — that aligns with what I’ve been hearing as well.

Too many times, the investor is looking to be greedy and squeeze money from the GC’s budget, while the GC is looking to squeeze money from the investor to make a higher margin.The GC and investor approaches should be aligned whether they are partners or not; however, the real estate investing industry as a whole has become fragmented.

It's like choosing a Netflix show to binge-watch—you want a term that aligns perfectly with your investment goals and cash flow projections.

As you learn, keep an eye on which strategies align best with your goals and criteria.Feel free to reach out if you have any questions — happy to help!