However, the horrible damage done to me, my finances, my ministry, and my reputation has rendered it necessary for me set the record straight.CALM investments was organized to invest in real estate.

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.

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.

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.

Staying organized and tracking your hours is essential, especially if your goal is to qualify for REPS in 2026.

However, the horrible damage done to me, my finances, my ministry, and my reputation has rendered it necessary for me set the record straight.CALM investments was organized to invest in real estate.

The way to do this is through advertising here on BP and/OR attracting clients organically.Advertising will allow your company to be featured when someone clicks 'Build Your Investing Team' and Property Managers above.Attracting clients organically entails answering questions on these forums and sharing your expertise to help the community.BiggerPockets does not allow you to advertise on these forums (except the classified section) and that is a good thing.

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

I've found it very easy to use and helping with keeping everything organized. 

Over time, as you document more deals with solid numbers and good financial organization, you’ll find that doors open more easily with both private and hard money lenders.Keeping clean, well organized books for each property goes a long way toward building that credibility.