Leveraging Private Capital & Seller Financing to Scale Your Real Estate Deals

In this power-packed episode of the Deal Finders Podcast, I dive deep into what it truly means to get yourself and your real estate business capital ready. If you’ve ever felt like your goals are sky high but your bank account doesn’t match, you’re not alone—and this episode is for you. I’m breaking down the mindset shift needed to succeed, the practical steps to build your financial foundation, and how to start flipping houses and acquiring rentals—even if you’re not swimming in cash.

 

From leveraging private funding to establishing business credit and making your business look lender-ready, I share my personal journey from clueless first-time investor to full-time real estate professional. You’ll learn how I went from struggling with underperforming rentals to strategically flipping houses and building a real estate empire. Get ready to challenge the old “it takes money to make money” narrative and learn how you can start now—regardless of your current financial situation.

 

Timeline Summary:

[0:00] - Introduction

[2:11] - Feeling broke? Here’s why you can still do real estate deals.

[6:03] - The journey from newbie investor to full-time flipper.

[10:05] - Why “it takes money to make money” is misleading.

[15:15] - Rookie mistakes and lessons from my first few rentals.

[19:23] - Our first intentional flip and how it changed everything.

[24:52] - Discovering you need way more capital than you thought.

[26:17] - Becoming bankable and why it makes all the difference.

[30:40] - Investor vs spender mindset: the long-term wealth game.

[34:35] - Avoiding the wrong financial tools and picking the right capital.

[38:13] - Building business credit and why your setup matters.

[42:15] - Building business credibility: phone, email, address, and website.

[45:17] - The smart way to use credit cards and build credit.

[50:18] - Understanding different types of lenders and when to use them.

[54:08] - The role of hard money and private lenders in your deals.

[59:19] - How every property already contains built-in capital.

 

5 Key Takeaways:

 

1. You don’t need your own money to start – Leverage private capital and seller financing to launch and scale your real estate investing.

2. Mindset matters – Shifting from a consumer mindset to an investor mindset is crucial for long-term success.

3. Get lender-ready – Setting up your business with proper credit, address, and systems builds credibility and unlocks funding.

4. Use the right financial tools – Knowing when to use credit cards, lines of credit, and hard money makes or breaks deals.

5. Education is vital, but action is king – Don’t just learn—implement what you know to move your business forward.

 

 

Links & Resources:

 

• Learning Center: DealFindersClub.com/training

• Funding Resources: DealFindersClub.com/funding

• Prime Corporate Services for LLC and credit help

• Recommended Book: “Profit First” by Mike M