been doing this full time since 2021 as an agent, focused 100% on investors/commercial and there has been a significant uptick in the "velocity" of deals in my market, had more sellers reach out to me recently but not to take money off the table to generally go do something else in real estate with it. 

What trends are you seeing on pricing, rent growth, or deal velocity so far in 2025?

Anyone have a barometer as to whether lenders are enthusiastic to lend at a much higher velocity simply because there's an existing loan?

Now I see how important it is to focus on cash flow and velocity of money getting that equity moving, not just sitting. 

It definitely slows down the velocity of money and scaling but can still be a good strategy if cards are played well, and a longer time horizon is considered.

It definitely slows down the velocity of money and scaling but can still be a good strategy if cards are played well, and a longer time horizon is considered. 

Companies like Kiavi, Lima One, and Velocity Mortgage specialize in these loans and are worth looking into if you want to grow quickly without the restrictions of conventional lending.Private lenders are another great tool, especially for BRRRR deals, fix-and-flips, or any situation where speed and flexibility are essential.

Velocity of money, or speed in which you can complete a BRRRR investment and repeat, is key to success, and refinancing with the shortest seasoning requirements is highly important.Loan terms and interest: Cash flow is also an important consideration for a refinanced rental property, so attaining a low interest rate, as well as other aspects of loan structure (term, amortization, or interest only, etc.), plays a big role.Generally, there are three main refinance options for BRRRR method investors: Conventional loansBank/credit union loansDSCR loansConventional loans are generally defined as loans originated under GSE (Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac) rules and guidelines and securitized.

That said, if you’re trying to build a portfolio with velocity, Memphis is a top-tier city to scale quickly. 

The next phase is all about velocity of capital — how to use it, recycle it, and grow it.