7FF 535: How to Raise Private Money (Even if You Think You Can’t)

March 22, 2022

About This Episode

When I started walking into seller appointments KNOWING the money was already lined up for the deal… knowing I could easily close on time… it changed EVERYTHING.


Whether you’re flipping houses or wholesaling…


…the #1 thing you can do to massively scale your business is raise private money.


Here’s how to get all the funding you’ll ever need!


Listen in now!


This is a presentation I gave at the 7 Figure Real Estate Investors Association not long ago.


We meet up every month to dig into topics like this…


…and we have a great group of real estate investors who come together in person to network and learn and hang out!


(You can also join in virtually over Zoom!)


We’re holding our next meeting on Thursday, March 31st, next week… and I’d love for you to join us.


(This is FREE to attend!)


Hit the link to sign up!


7FREIA.com >>


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Links & Resources


Today’s episode is a recording from a recent meeting of the 7 7 Figure Real Estate Investors Association. We meet up every month to dig into topics like this… and we have a great group of real estate investors who come together in person to network and learn and hang out! (You can also join in virtually over Zoom!) We’re holding our next meeting on Thursday, March 31st, next week… and I’d love for you to join us. (It’s FREE to attend.) Head over to 7FREIA.com to learn more and sign up!


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