Ironically, the biggest “value add” came later — when a drunk driver ran through the living room.

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I’ve been learning more about how private capital fills funding gaps.

With private lending, you can often close in 10–14 days (sometimes faster).

Usually the private lenders want higher interest rates and shorter terms. 

I’ve been having more conversations with investors about raising private capital, and I’m curious how folks on the lending side are approaching things in the current market.For those of you who lend privately:-What’s your comfort zone on LTV these days?

Any suggestions on how to find private money investors locally?

But if your portfolio is only tied to rental properties, you’re essentially betting on one sector—and that can be risky.That’s why I started looking into oil & gas royalties as a way to diversify.Here’s why they caught my eye:Different Drivers: Real estate income is tied to local markets, tenants, and interest rates.

For multifamily or mixed-use, have you had better experiences with agency-backed loans (Fannie/Freddie) or with private lenders who move faster?

They want a private lender to fund and use the equity as the "skin" in the game.