The Secret to Funding Your First Investment

Get Your First Deal Funded

No money? No problem. Most investors never buy real estate because they think they need to save up first. But in this business, money follows deals—not the other way around.

🔑 Here’s how to get that first deal funded:

1. Start With the Numbers

You don’t need cash—you need credibility. Know your deal inside and out:

• Purchase price

• Repair estimate

• After-repair value (ARV)

• Profit potential

• Exit strategy

If the numbers work, money is easier to find.

2. Build a Simple Presentation

You don’t need a 40-slide deck. You need a 1-page summary:

• Property address

• Deal highlights

• Timeline

• Funding needed

• What the lender or partner gets

Make it clean, clear, and confident.

3. Tap the Money Tree

Your funding might be hiding in plain sight:

• Friends/family with retirement accounts

• Other investors in Facebook/Meetup groups

• Hard money lenders

• Private lenders (aka “Uncle Phil with a HELOC”)

• Equity partners willing to JV

4. Know the Language

Don’t ask, “Can you lend me money?”

Say, “Would you like to earn 10% on a real estate deal secured by property?”

Confidence and clarity build trust. And trust builds checks.

✅ Pro Tip:

If you’re bringing the deal, you’re bringing value. Don’t apologize for asking. Investors need deal flow like you need funding—it’s a win-win.

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