They want to know you won’t blow the rehab budget, stall out, or panic when something goes sideways.Once I had one project under my belt with clean documentation, lenders stopped questioning my ARVs and started competing for my business.A few lessons from that first deal:• Show up with a real scope of work• Know your comps better than the lender• Bring a contractor who’s licensed, insured, and organized• Present the numbers like a business, not a hopeAfter that, funding becomes a systems game instead of a confidence test.

Here are some of the types of “wanna be” investors who never seem to be able to “pull the trigger:”The Organizer – This individual can’t seem to ever get fully organized - and until they do they can’t possibly make a purchase transaction.

I am helping my partner start to get his RE investing business organized.

You don’t need fancy software.You just need enough structure to avoid the “pile of receipts in March” problem that slows so many beginners down.A clean foundation makes everything else easier — getting loans, running numbers, even working with contractors.It also builds the confidence you need to take the next step.So if you’re just starting out, don’t worry about having the perfect deal lined up.Focus on building simple habits that make you feel organized and in control.

I imagine a lot of agents here could benefit from your input.Hello Genesis,The way I have found lenders has been organic mostly - introductions from others in the business or from clients.

Storage wins tenants.If the HOA limits exterior changes, look inside:add closet shelving systemsadd hooks/organization in laundry or entry areaover-toilet storage in bathroomsPeople LOVE units that feel more functional.7.

Rashad, I really hope this helps you a bit, tried to organize it a bit to be easier to read, I sent you a DM on BP... it's one of the reasons I do this, I hope you can assist.

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Hi everyone, we’re closing in on year-end, which means now is the time to make sure your financials are clean, organized, and up to date.

They know what’s deductible, how their income flows, and when to get professional help before it’s too late.If you’re scaling your portfolio, spend as much time building your systems as you do finding your next deal.That’s where real freedom (and real profit) comes from.Curious — what’s one thing you wish you’d done differently to stay more organized as your portfolio grew?