All Forum Posts by: Stevan Stojakovic

🧠 Subject-to. Seller financing. Private money.
You've heard all the promises:
“No money down.”
“Take over payments.”
“Build a portfolio with zero credit.”

🚨 But here’s the truth: most gurus are selling simplified stories... not the full picture.

📽️ In our latest video, we break down how creative financing really works in the field:
– The risks and realities of subject-to deals
– When seller financing actually makes sense (and when it doesn’t)
– What private lenders actually look for before they fund your deal

🔍 We also show how investors are using creative strategies - and combining them with real capital - to close smart, legal, and scalable transactions.

🏦 Need funding for a creatively structured deal?
At Phoenix Funded, we work with real investors on subject-to, seller-financed, and hybrid deals - when they’re done right.

📩 Apply now at phoenixfunded.com

💬 Got questions about structuring a creative deal? Let’s talk.

Most investors don’t get stuck buying their first rental.
They get stuck trying to scale from 1 to 10.

In our latest video, we break down how smart investors grow fast using leverage, private lending, BRRRR, and partnerships.

We cover:
– Why using your own cash every time kills momentum
– How to recycle capital using short-term financing and DSCR refis
– Real stories of investors who scaled without waiting years between deals

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If you’re ready to grow your portfolio but don’t have 10 down payments saved up, this is for you.

📌 Phoenix Funded offers private and hard money loans to help you acquire, renovate, and refinance with speed and structure.

Apply now at phoenixfunded.com – and stop playing small with big goals.

💬 Where are you stuck right now in scaling your rental portfolio? Let’s talk.

Too many investors get under contract… and then lose the deal before it ever closes.
And most of the time, it’s not the market’s fault.

We just released a new video diving into the real reasons deals fall apart - and how smart investors avoid them.

You’ll learn:

• Why slow or unreliable financing is killing your timeline
• How overpromising lenders leave you hanging when it counts
• What sellers actually look for in a competitive offer
• How to get pre-approved the right way before bidding

We also give you a tactical checklist to make sure your next deal sticks - and doesn’t fall apart the moment pressure hits.

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Phoenix Funded provides reliable private and hard money loans so real estate investors can close fast - and stop losing out on deals they should’ve won.

📩 Apply now at phoenixfunded.com to get pre-approved before your next offer.

What’s the most frustrating deal you’ve ever lost? Let’s trade stories.

We just dropped a new video that dives into a question every investor eventually faces:
Should you fund your next rental property with a hard money loan or a DSCR loan?

It’s not just about rates or terms, it’s about using the right tool for the job.
This isn’t theory. We break it down with real-world strategy, including:

• When to use hard money for value-add speed
• When DSCR is the better move for long-term holds
• How smart investors use both to scale and refinance

Plus, we explain how to qualify for each and where most investors go wrong.

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If you’re buying rentals, flipping to rent, or building a portfolio, this one’s for you.

Need a lending partner who can help with both?
Apply now at phoenixfunded.com - we structure real-world lending strategies, not cookie-cutter products.

Which one are you using right now, hard money or DSCR? Let's talk.

In today’s market, speed is everything. Properties are getting multiple offers within hours, and the investor who can close the fastest usually wins.

We just dropped a new video showing how private loans give investors the edge in competitive bidding situations.

You’ll learn:

• Why private lending is just as strong as cash in the eyes of many sellers
• How to position your offer to beat out higher bids
• Why pre-qualifying with a private lender before making offers is critical
• Real case studies where fast funding made the difference

If you’ve ever lost a deal to a faster buyer, this one’s for you.

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Need a lending partner who can help you move fast and win more deals?
Apply now at phoenixfunded.com

Have a bidding war story of your own? Let’s talk strategy.

Need fast funding for a deal but not sure whether to go with a bridge loan or hard money?

We just released a new video breaking down exactly when each financing option makes the most sense - based on real-world case studies and investor strategies.

You’ll learn:

• When bridge loans work best (hint: stabilized properties, pending refi or sale)
• When hard money is the right move (distressed, rehab-heavy, or BRRRR plays)
• What lenders look for with each product
• Real examples of how investors used each to fund deals fast

Watch the full breakdown and see which tool fits your strategy.

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Need help finding the right loan for your deal?
Phoenix Funded offers both bridge and hard money loans for investors who need speed, flexibility, and funding that fits the project.

📩 Get pre-approved at Phoenix Funded!

Questions? Let’s connect and talk strategy.

Private lending lets you fund deals like the bank does, earning 8–12% returns backed by real assets. In our latest video, we walk through the private lender’s playbook—how the model works, how lenders reduce risk, and how you can get started with capital you already have.

🎥 In the video:
– How private loans are structured
– What makes a deal secure (and what doesn't)
– What smart lenders do to protect their money

If you're sitting on cash, IRA funds, or home equity and you're tired of market volatility, this is how investors are building wealth without flipping or managing rentals.

Watch now and learn how to fund more deals with less risk.

➡ phoenixfunded.com — Pre-approval available for active and new lenders.

Have you funded a deal before? Thinking about becoming a lender? Let’s talk.

Think you need tens of thousands in the bank to do your next deal? Not if you know how to structure it right.

In this video, we break down exactly how real investors are closing zero-money-down Fix & Flip and Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat deals using creative financing strategies.

🎥 You’ll learn:
🔑 How to use gap funding to cover what hard money lenders don’t
🏡 How to leverage equity in existing properties with cross-collateralization
🤝 How equity partnerships can fund your deals without a dollar out of pocket
📊 Real investor case studies of 100% financed projects that worked

📌 Watch the full video here:

💵 Want to fund your next deal without draining your savings?
Phoenix Funded structures private and hard money loans with flexible options—including full financing if the numbers make sense.

📩 Apply now at phoenixfunded.com and get pre-approved today.

💬 Have you done a zero-down deal? Let’s swap strategies.

If you're applying for private lending to fund your next flip or rental—and you're getting denied—it's probably not the money. It's how you're presenting the deal.

🎥 In this video, we break down:
🛑 The 3 most common mistakes borrowers make when applying
💡 What private lenders are actually looking for
📋 How to build a complete deal package that gets fast approvals

Here’s a preview:

• No clear exit strategy? Denied.
• Bad LTV numbers? Denied.
• Sloppy or incomplete documents? You guessed it.

📌 Watch the full video here:

✅ Want faster, more reliable funding?
Phoenix Funded offers private and hard money loans for real estate investors—fast closings, flexible terms, and no fluff.

📩 Apply now at phoenixfunded.com and get pre-approved today.

💬 What’s the biggest mistake you’ve seen investors make with private lenders? Let’s swap stories.

The best investors don’t rely on their own cash to buy properties. They use leverage to acquire more, boost cash flow, and build long-term wealth—without waiting years to save for every deal.

🎥 In this video, we break down:
🏡 How Other People’s Money (OPM) helps investors scale faster
💰 The best leverage strategies, including HELOCs, private loans, and partnerships
📊 Case studies of investors who built their portfolios using strategic financing

If you’re trying to grow your real estate portfolio and only using your own money, you’re moving too slow.

📌 Watch the full video here:

💵 Need funding to start leveraging real estate the right way?
Phoenix Funded provides private and hard money loans designed for serious investors looking to scale.

📩 Apply now at phoenixfunded.com and get pre-approved today.

💬 How have you used leverage to grow your portfolio? Let’s talk!