I’ve seen investors skip crucial elements like verifying title or reviewing the original mortgage terms.What’s one underwriting detail you think beginners miss the most?

Having a detailed, written Scope of Work keeps everyone on the same page.

When it comes to structuring a deal, most developers focus on the capital gap — but lenders focus on readiness.Over the last few years, I’ve noticed that deals move faster (and get better terms) when the borrower has a clean due diligence stack ready before approaching mezzanine or bridge lenders.Here’s a quick checklist we use internally before structuring mezzanine capital between $1M–$100M+ :✅ Updated project financials✅ Detailed pro forma with realistic DSCR assumptions✅ Rent roll or trailing 12-month P&L✅ Capital stack breakdown showing senior + subordinate layers✅ Clear exit or refinance planHaving these ready builds lender confidence and speeds up funding timelines.💡 Curious — for those of you who’ve raised mezzanine or bridge capital recently:What’s one document or metric lenders focused on the most during your due diligence?

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If you want an out-of-state perspective, I’ve been investing in Columbus, Ohio since moving from Portland in 2020, and even managing projects from afar becomes much easier with a trusted local team, detailed contracts, and frequent photo or video updates.

Thank you for pointing out leaving out much of the property details and also the tenant.

If you’re confident your investments will generate enough losses to offset most or all of your W-2 income for the year, in theory you could reduce withholding significantly.Just keep in mind that the losses only exist once the properties are purchased and placed in service, so timing and detailed documentation are key.

Little touches like this help buyers picture themselves living there, which usually leads to quicker and stronger offers.If you try adding one or two intentional details that guide the buyer’s eye and make the home feel cared for, you might be surprised how much faster your flips move.

You can look up more detail but the biggest thing is to start investing when you are in your 20's not 40's.

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