That creates pressure to exit even when the property might be better held long term, forces less favorable finance structures including higher leverage and shorter duration bridge type debt that requires frequent refinances.Owning these types of assets with a true long-term mindset changes how an investor may consider underwriting and operating them, but the reality is that many commercial deals today are structured around short timelines and forced refinance or sale events even though the market or other factors may not agree.

We’re experiencing a very unhealthy work environment and, for the sake of this discussion, I’d like to assume that the goal is to exit W-2 work, not simply change jobs.I’d love to hear from anyone who’s been in a similar position:What did you do next?

The key is matching the strategy to your timeline, capital position, and exit goals.Appreciate you pushing back on this - these are exactly the questions operators should be asking.

I am very exited to be here in this community.

What I usually see is this: • One exit strategy • A small buyer list • Little clarity on numbers • Marketing that turns on and off depending on how things feelThat combination creates inconsistency.Not because the market is bad.Not because wholesaling “doesn’t work.”It happens because the business has no flexibility.And flexibility is what gives you control.Strategy OneTurn Wholesaling Into One Option, Not the Only OneOnce you can consistently get off-market deals under contract, your leverage should increase, not stay the same.That is where additional exits come in.Things like: • Wholetails • Novations • Light rehabs • Creative structures • Eventually buy and holdYou do not need to do all of these at once.But even having one or two additional options changes how you approach deals.You stop killing contracts just because the wholesale spread is tight.You stop feeling boxed in by one number.You start looking at how to solve the seller’s problem in multiple ways.That shift alone improves margins and confidence.Strategy TwoStop Letting a Few Buyers Control Your BusinessIf most of your deals go to three or four buyers, leverage is not on your side. 

Different exits require different debt structures.

This typically includes hard money loans, bridge loans, fix-and-flip loans, transactional funding, or private capital, depending on the deal and exit strategy.

Buying right and knowing the exit buyer before rehab is what most people miss.One thing newer investors reading this should keep in mind though: a sub-3-week turn like this is the exception, not the model.

Lowest rate doesn’t always equal best outcome — especially when timelines and exits matter.What factors do you prioritize most when selecting financing for a deal?

Speed, leverage, or exit assumptions?