Many flippers use private investors to fund deals, and structuring the arrangement properly is key to ensuring both sides feel secure.When pitching a private investor, the most important thing is to clearly present the deal.

I agree with @Jonathan Greene, speaking with a lender is a key step.

Hi Prasit,To transition from agent to acquisition manager, here’s the quick path:Leverage Your Agent Skills: Use your market knowledge, negotiation experience, and connections to find and analyze deals—key acquisition manager skills.Wholesaling Experience (Optional): Wholesaling can help build your deal-finding and analysis skills, but it’s not necessary if you can transition directly using your agent background.Training: Consider certifications like CCIM for commercial real estate or courses on platforms like BiggerPockets to sharpen your acquisition expertise.Network: Connect with investors or real estate firms to gain insights and potential job opportunities in acquisitions.Let me know if you need help with financing as you move forward!

Hello,I have a preapproval for 3% down payment conventional loan, as I own no property.Haven't found a house I like, I wanna be patient looking for my to live-in house, but I still wanna get a rental property where income covers all costs while looking for my own house.My question is, can I get a normal 20% down conventional loan for the rental, and then later I get a conventional 3% down loan for my house?

I am left wondering do I stick to my guns and stay patient and wait for properties that make sense given todays rents and interest rates OR do I ignore the gap in what I am willing to pay and what the Sellers want knowing I will have to increase my down payment to 35% to 40% to get a solid property?

What strategies do you use to build strong relationships with private money lenders, and how have these connections influenced your investment success?

I’ll steer clear of them and continue to look for multi family properties and be patient enough to buy when the time is right.

This creates a win-win situation.As for your equity partner question, the key is to present the deal in a way that highlights the security and long-term benefits for them.

Hi Devin,You’ve identified a key issue with the Average Rate of Return (ARR) — it can be misleading.

If we're looking at the numbers alone, rather than the people behind the deals, I would focus on a few key things.