Relationship Building: How will you get to know the borrower?

By offering real value in a way that has high demand, I’ve been able to build strong relationships with people who are actively doing deals.

Right now, I’m especially interested in:How investors are finding and structuring deals in today’s marketCreative financing strategies that actually work in 2025Building strong, long-term relationships in real estateI’d love to connect with others who are in the trenches, learning, growing, and figuring out the best ways to build wealth through real estate.

Avoid C-Corps, as they incur double taxation.Use LLCs for rentals and consider an S-Corp election for flips if income justifies the additional complexity.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

A revocable living trust is another option for privacy and asset protection.Avoid gifting the property before death, as this would pass the original purchase price as the cost basis, creating a large capital gains tax liability upon sale.If the property is Subject A’s homestead, ensure the correct titling to maintain Florida’s homestead protection for Subject B.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

What else I learned was even if you have friends in the area, or even family, while they say no problem, as we get older we all value our time and it doesn't always feel right asking them to do stuff without compensation or with, but it is always tricky to work that relationship when they don't meet your expectations. 

Hey everyone,I’m a real estate investor looking to build stronger relationships with agents to access off-market deals.

I am trying to invest in a certain market and I am curious as to how many realtors i should be reaching out to and trying to establish relationships in that particular area.

Commercial deals take longer and are all about relationships, so connecting with investors, brokers, and property owners is key.

Typically people making the designation a private lender is someone you know and have a relationship with and will privately lend you the money.