Quote from @Austin Fowler: Would love to hear from people actively raising equity capital for deals and the kinds of returns you routinely project to attract capital.

Seeing as you and Kyle Stroker are one in the same, why do you need to raise all this money?

How do you tell your tenants that your raising the rent? 

If you can raise money without stressing out completely, than go for it.

For those of you raising capital, how are you structuring your deals?

I found a way to raise capital at 8% per annum for downpayments but I dont have the knowledge to do due diligence on the product.

If the condition is similar to the market average but your rent is severely under market rate then I take an average between the current rent and the market rent and send them the following message 2 months before their lease is up (assuming you aren't in a rent control market),Dear Tenant,Some nice words and remind them that their lease is up within 2 months, please select the following options about their new lease, also mention that you are doing the best you can to maintain the rent as low as possible but with inflation, insurance and property taxes increasing, you have to raise the rent to keep up with the rising expenses. 1.

I’ll start with those three and focus on analyzing 100 deals here in DFW to build that muscle.

Use this period to build “investor muscle”:Network locally: Northern NJ & Northeast PA have active REIA and Mastermind groups where you can learn creative strategies (seller finance, JV, partnerships, DSCR lending, etc.).Educate tactically: Move from general podcasts to deal-focused learning — cash flow calculators, DSCR loan basics, and rent comps.Understand investor financing: Once you’re ready, your pension-backed W2 and equity could make you an excellent DSCR or bridge loan candidate with the right structure.⚙️ 5.

They haven't raised rents for a reason.