Quote from @Vaknin Ronen: Hi everyone,I’m preparing my first lender package for a real estate project and want to make sure I present it the right way.For those who’ve successfully secured financing:What documents do lenders usually expect up front (executive summary, pro forma, rent roll, comps, appraisal, etc.)?

Line up your core four (agent, lender, PM, contractor), and give consistent updates so people see you executing.

I created an electronic google doc time tracker: Time LogContemporaneous time log of rental real estate activitiesActivity DescriptionTenant recruitmentTenant screeningNegotiating and executing leasesOverseeing repairs and maintenanceCommunications with tenants and vendorsTravel timeResearch for potential rental real estate (pub 925)Acquiring rental real estate (pub 925)Paperwork/bookkeeping/bankingResearch and purchase of materialsRent collectionEvictionOn-site cleaningBill paymentOther:Time SpentDateMM/DD/YYYYSubmit

I made this fact known to the courts multiple times.On August 4, 2025, the final day of the appeal window, the Defendants filed an appeal, a motion to modify rent bond, a bond to stay execution on appeal, and a petition to sue as indigent.

Meta executives said they are progressing well on their own $800 million-plus, hyper-scale data center campus, while Minnesota-based Oppidan Investment Co. is working on a $31 million data center.

Now, with cap rate compression and 7 percent interest rates, those mistakes have nowhere to hide.NOI margins are tighter, debt is expensive, and execution matters more than ever.

And execute!

A few quick tips:Wholesaling first: Great for learning deal flow without risking too much.Keep the winners: Deep discount, high-cash-flow deals are perfect for building your own portfolio.Mentorship matters: Find someone actively doing deals, not just teaching courses.Watch pitfalls: Compliance, team management, and local market demand are key.If you execute well, this approach can set you up to scale smartly.

This is a great reminder that vacancy is often more of a systems issue than a market inevitability.One thing that stood out to me is your point on speed of execution.

I recommend you have an in-depth discussion with your lender before executing on this plan to make sure you do so in a compliant manner; otherwise, the DSCR lender will likely be able to determine you to be in technical default.