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?

Over the past several years, I’ve managed and grown a portfolio of rental properties, but I’m now looking to transition into land development and home building.I’m currently seeking a knowledgeable real estate agent in South Carolina (close to Charlotte metro) who can help me identify suitable land opportunities and connect me with the right team of builders and other professionals to bring projects to life.If you have recommendations or know someone with strong experience in land development or new construction, I’d greatly appreciate your input.Thank you in advance for your help and connections.JC

It truly is an outdoor paradise with hiking, fishing, hunting, climbing, and skiing potential all in one place.Here is what makes it interesting from an investing and development perspective.Affordability: Compared to other mountain towns, land and property are still extremely cheap.

But once you subdivide the lot and develop or sell the new back units, those are likely treated as separate properties for tax purposes—and they won’t qualify for the same exclusion.

Hello, my name is Michael Garrison, President and CEO of Prism Architecture, a licensed firm with decades of experience offering architectural design, engineering and pre-construction services for projects in many sec...

"Developer" STEEVE RAYMOND who solicits investors on this website was exposed on the Chicago ABC News relating to numerous just FRAUD LAWSUITS filed against him by Chicago attorney Ana McNamara, Esq. for taking investor money for supposed building "Rehabs" BELOW IS THE LINK TO THE STORY:McNamara Legal McNamara Legal | Chicago IL

The development is over 50 units all being sold to investors as rentals.

If you want development/investing, stack experience now: join a local sponsor or GC, underwrite 1–2 deals a week, walk sites, and learn entitlements and capital stacks.

There's a ton of great general contractors that you could likely meet there that can point you in the direction of developers 

Quote from @Jim Bryson: What are y'all developing?