Have you assessed how some of the repairs will be funded? 

Impossible You do not state the source of funds but let’s go with probably the cheapest option of a cash out refi (note this relies on having equity to do so)

Have both a personal and REI emergency fund because life happens.   

Because if I can't get funded in that market the rest of it won't matter. 

Good Morning AllI am still working on transitioning from an active real estate investor ( SFR portfolio ) to passive investing.I have invested in one MF syndication with Vanamor in California.I flew down and met with the principal and toured the property and a numbe r of comps.Bobby was great and I am hopeful that it will turn out great.Now I have to place more $$ in January and was hoping to get feedback from members on a couple of syndicators.1,Sunrise Capital Investors  (Kevin Bupp ).Mobil Home Park funds.2.

Quote from @Chris Seveney: @Francisco AvancenaThere are specific lenders who will do land dealsBut of course not as many as traditional real estate.The key will be skin in the game - typically for land because it is less liquid than a home the lender will want to have a lower ltv on the deal I fund land flippers currently in  CO FLA WA ID MT NV AZ OR TX SC GA VA  one thing about land though LTV is lower and RATES are NOT the same as typical HML rates are higher for raw land but its a specialty niche and a business that I grew up in..

We have the means to self fund two to four properties off the bat. 

Thank you very muchJaša This is how traditional banks, private credit funds and anyone in the lending space works.The challenge you will have is finding someone to give you money at X%. 

Quote from @Scott Tennell: For real estate investors who have worked with private money lenders, what strategies have you found most effective in structuring deals to ensure both parties are protected and the funding process runs smoothly? 

Where as same investor buys a stock or mutual fund that tanks and they just chalk it up.. to me there is an irrational thought process that you cant lose money on RE..