I feel it depends on your current situation or project, if you're seeking a loan for fix and flip then it should be short term while Brrrr is for a longer terms due to renting , I try to balance the two with the help of a PL 

Rather than overextend and risk a misstep on a scale that could set me back years, I intentionally seek experienced partners or mentors who already possess the track record, relationships, and infrastructure for 50–200+ unit assets.By bringing them into the deal as co-GP or capital partners, I gain immediate access to their expertise and balance sheet while still retaining meaningful equity and full transparency into the process.

Tax treatment has such a significant impact. 

There are too many that try to find ways to weasel out of paying rent.I would start by seeking outside help. 

It is better to seek recommendations or call companies that do not follow the traditional model.We do not follow this model due to the pit falls.

What I would say though, is that the learning and the connections you are seeking are a byproduct of having a system that attracts capital partners and the right team.May I ask: what's one part of your current "process" for that SC deal that feels more like guessing than a confident step?  

In 2025, Senior Living industry is 550,000 beds short of the 2030 demand which requires $275B just to keep up. 11 years ago I started our first senior living business and now have 9 locations seeking to scale using a roll up strategy.

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My name is Bradley, and I’m focused on building out a real estate investment portfolio here in Florida. I currently own property and am actively looking for opportunities to expand into bo...

Your seeking to learn things but it's more about proximity, access, network. 

🏗️ Top 5 Things Developers Should Prepare Before Seeking Mezzanine CapitalEver had your senior lender stop short of your target leverage?