goes same for providing capital to those we help financially do deals.. speed has a premium mark up also complexity has a mark up.

Here’s how I think about it across markets:Local banks/credit unions: great for speed, appraisals that reflect the neighborhood, and flexibility when you have a relationship.

Did pre-approval or having broker support help speed things up?

Have you been leaning on hard money or private lenders for speed?

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?

From my first few weeks getting up to speed, it's definitely become daunting trying to source solid deals in Denver. 

Smart layouts, durable finishes, and curb appeal often boost both sell-through speed and final pricing.It also helps to leave a bit of flexibility in the budget for small, high-impact upgrades based on early feedback.

Protect yourself with contingencies, clear EMD terms, and attorney-reviewed templates, then mirror your end buyer’s contract to keep friction low and speed high.

Keep soaking up as much as you can and connect with others doing the same since it’ll speed up your growth a ton.

My background is in technical consulting, where I built and automated systems for large manufacturing companies.I’d like to connect with other investors, agents, and wholesalers who are:Actively buying or selling through wholesale channelsLooking for ways to speed up or simplify deal analysisOpen to sharing insights on how they manage the volume of leads coming inIf you buy from wholesalers or manage lists yourself, I’d love to connect and exchange ideas.