Think of it as building a capital stack
A purchase might involve seller financing, private money, hard money, transactional capital, buyer cash, or other approved sources. The exact combination varies by deal.
Where short-term transactional capital may fit
Sometimes a closing has a temporary gap: money is expected from another source, but the timing does not line up perfectly. Short-duration capital can potentially bridge that gap if the structure, repayment path, title conditions, and provider rules all work.
Why the exit strategy is everything
The most important question is not simply, “How do I get enough money into escrow?” It is, “Exactly how does every dollar get repaid after closing?”
- What money comes in first?
- What money is temporary?
- What money stays in the deal long term?
- What liens or obligations exist?
- What cash flow will remain after debt service?
- What happens if one source does not arrive on time?
Overleveraged deals
A deal is overleveraged when the total debt and repayment obligations leave too little room for the property or transaction to safely support them. A deal can technically “close” and still be financially weak.
Why title and lender coordination matter
Each source of capital may have its own requirements. Some lenders require their funds to be in escrow before other funds arrive. Some will not allow certain subordinate financing. Title must understand exactly what is being funded and in what order.
Best use of the method
The Stack Method is most useful when the investor understands the economics first and uses creative funding to support a good deal — not to force a weak deal to close.
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