It’s easy to get caught up in the next deal or the grind, but taking a step back to acknowledge progress is what keeps the momentum going.

I simply wanted to exit two deals to begin gaining credibility in the eyes of hard money lenders.

I've done a couple of direct loans, but for the most part, I work with a mortgage broker who brings deals to me.

@Veronique Leroy I would say it is possible if you force equity, hold for a few years and then sell and then average the return of the whole profit over the timeframe of deal.

He is great with investors and can find deals that cash flow much easier, including some off market stuff.

They shop around for me and find me the best deal.

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This risk is amplified the less money you have attached to the deal.

My ultimate goal is not using my savings during this process, because I want to train myself from the onset to think creatively and not deplete my reserves instead of finding a better deal or more productive relationship.

Through my experience, I’ve cultivated a conservative approach that balances opportunity with risk management that I apply to every deal that crosses my desk.