Over time, as you document more deals with solid numbers and good financial organization, you’ll find that doors open more easily with both private and hard money lenders.Keeping clean, well organized books for each property goes a long way toward building that credibility.

Even if the government re-opened today, a lot of damage has been done. 

Not all government control is bad.

Now credibility, which speaks back to leads in manner of convertibility of leads into closed monetized deals.

Keep lenders and potential LPs warm with a credibility packet: simple story, three past deal snapshots, and your underwriting template.

My PM said not to worry because the government pays his rent, but I am concerned that he has no job and makes $900/month in SSI.

My background is IT for Federal Government enterprise systems.

No doubt he thought that he would tap into some vein of anti-government indignation.Didn't work.

Keep it simple: define your buy box, underwrite deals with conservative rents and full expenses, and practice your 60‑second pitch to investors using a credibility‑first frame: problem, plan, numbers, protection, timeline.

Edgar, love the hustle—stack skills and credibility now so doors open fast at 18.