04/08/2025
How can you raise money to get started in real estate?
You could start with the people closest to you—your family and friends. Show them you’re not just trying to make a quick buck, but that you’re committed to building something real and long-lasting. Start small with low-risk real estate deals so you can prove your strategy works. A well-prepared pitch deck will be key in sharing your vision and building trust.
Focus on what you know best. Stick to local markets where you already have a good understanding of the area and its potential. The numbers are important, but they only tell part of the story—you’ve got to do the research to truly know what’s behind them. Start small and be patient. It takes time to raise funds and build credibility, but it’s worth the effort.
Have two plans ready: one for the short-term and one for the long-term.
Or, instead of bugging and begging your friends and family for money, you could work with certified private money lenders, like DeVee Capital, who understands that everyone started out as a beginner, and who is willing to give you a chance on the investment property you've found.
Find solid deals, get them under contract, present them clearly, and keep track of the results. Once you’ve built a good deal flow and proven your success, you will have built a solid relationship with a lender that can continue with many deals in the future as you grow.
Eventually you will partner with an attorney to help structure a syndication and create an investment pool. This will allow you to bring in more capital and scale up to larger deals.
The foundation you set today will give you the leverage you need for bigger opportunities down the road.