More often than people think, and in my experience it’s usually not “financing speed” in isolation, it’s financing readiness.Most deals that die from timing issues fail because one of these wasn’t locked in before the offer went hard:Borrower docs not clean or consistentEntity structure changing mid-dealAppraisal expectations not aligned with the lender’s methodologyExit strategy not clearly underwritten (refi vs sale vs hold)When we’re moving fast, the capital stack is already decided before the contract is signed.

If anyone can provide easy/structured steps to follow as well. 

I’m especially interested in learning how others are finding and structuring their first few deals.If you’re open to networking, collaborating, or even just sharing advice on what you wish you knew when starting out, I’d love to connect.

Quote from @Kelly Schroeder: As portfolios grow, many landlords have to balance stable cash flow with long-term flexibility.How are you structuring rentals today to stay adaptable for future opportunities? 

How do you structure the agreement?   

It:Collects structured inputsCaptures photos/videos when availableClassifies urgency by rules, not tenant emotionLeasing and admin never touch raw requests.2.

QuickBooks helps keep everything structured, reduces manual errors, and gives you cleaner reports that actually tie out.

I’m looking to build a solid relationship with someone who understands the BRRRR-style model and is comfortable working with this type of tenant setup (sober living, structured housing).Appreciate any insights or recommendations, especially from those who’ve built strong lender relationships over multiple deals.

Deal structure I like putting down more money, 40%.

While standard DSCR loans usually require some skin in the game, there are ways to structure things using bridge debt or other leverage options if the property is a deep enough discount.