If you can raise money without stressing out completely, than go for it.

Now on raising $ side of things, I suggest first you do some research on syndications.

It is not clear to my what you waht from your post.You raised 4M in 2 months. 

I mainly am curious how people have raised capital for their first properties. 

While sophistication of your equity partners (private money lenders) will vary between residential and commercial, the principle of raising private capital is the same.You need to develop your own system which allows a constant stream of PML even when you don't need the funds and/or don't have an active deal under contract.For example; I raise private capital by offering free educational workshops for people with self-directed IRAs.

I’m asking because I plan to eventually scale and get into multifamily syndication, and I know learning to raise capital will be a crucial skill.Scaling with Private Lenders: Once I’ve done a few flips, I’m thinking of finding a group of private lenders to help me scale the business.

A different industry thought leader will present and allow a time for Q&A.The goal is to raise awareness of and encourage this strategy as well as network with likeminded investors and entrepreneurs.  

Raising equity can be the most challenging aspect of closing a deal.

Raising the rent to market rate is not discrimination.

Hi Richard,I am an investor myself and was born and raised in Cleveland.