@Dominic Books what do you have right now that you are trying to scale?

Scaling efficiently really comes down to balancing leverage with control.

This is a great way to scale.

I have scaled my own business from 1 home in 2017 to over $4mm of AUM and now work for a company where more than 500 of our clients own 5+ investment properties. 

Hello Brandon, effectively scaling your real estate investments starts by managing your first few projects with a solid financial foundation.

The opportunities are out there — but I can’t scale at the level I want using just my own funds.That’s why I’m looking for two key relationships:1️⃣ A capital partner who believes in growth, creative structures, and long-term wealth building.2️⃣ A mentor who’s already scaled intelligently — someone who’s built systems, teams, and mindset around sustainable growth — and is open to a call or connection.I’ve done the work, proven the model, and know how to operate successfully.

I’ve been seeing more investors use asset utilization loans lately, qualifying based on their liquid assets or portfolio instead of income or tax returns.For experienced investors or self-employed borrowers, this seems like a powerful way to unlock equity and keep scaling even when write-offs limit income on paper.Has anyone here closed a deal using this type of financing?

What is the purpose of scaling?

Then I do the other unit long term.To scale I would look at 2-4 unit properties.

Scaling takes more than finding deals—it’s about keeping your capital moving.Did you rely on partnerships, creative financing, or traditional loans when you started expanding?