Rates went up fast, and now it looks like they’re falling just as fast.

Do you prefer lenders who can move fast, or are you okay waiting through traditional approval times?

In real estate, speed can make or break a deal. What’s the fastest you’ve ever closed an investment property? And what type of funding made it possible?

Sometimes the toughest part of a deal isn’t finding the property — it’s securing the capital in time.
For those doing flips or short-term rehabs, what’s your average closing timeline?
I’ve seen a few approaches that...

It matched the criteria for a low-risk, fast-turn opportunity where profit comes from timing and market positioning rather than renovations.How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

You’re up against full time investors who move fast, take more risk, and know exactly what to look for.If you want to compete with them, you have to stay patient and focus on volume.

Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment.Purchase price: $5,000Sale price: $15,000Contributors:Peter VekselmanPartner Driven and Marc Segien scored a fast and clean win in Algona, Iowa.

Both options can work, but if your stated goal is to scale fast and buy again in 18–24 months, then I’d lean heavily toward the property that treats you better on underwriting.Here’s why:1.

Atlanta is not as small as it seems :/As for specific areas, if you're looking for areas with fast rental velocity, you can take a look at Hapeville, East Point, College Park, and Stone Mountain just to get you started.

If a lender takes 10 days to approve a draw or can’t fund on the timeline your contractor needs, you’re basically financing delays, interest, and change orders.My best results have come from working with lenders who:• approve draws in 24–48 hours• let you submit photos/videos instead of waiting for an inspector• understand ARV-based lending• and don’t nickel-and-dime every line itemA cheap lender who slows you down is more expensive than a slightly higher-rate lender who lets you move fast.