Start with the funding gap
Ask what problem needs to be solved: the earnest money deposit, a same-day purchase and resale, or a temporary gap between several sources of capital.
Know your exit
Short-term capital needs a clear repayment event. End-buyer closing, refinance, lender funding, or another verified source should explain how the money comes back.
Title is part of the funding team
Creative transactions often succeed or fail based on title coordination. Get the closer involved early and make sure they understand the structure.
Funding cannot fix bad math
Calculate fees, closing costs, repairs, holding costs, debt service, and realistic profit before forcing a deal to close.
Ask better questions
The goal is not to memorize jargon. It is to understand the moving pieces well enough to ask the funder, title company, buyer, seller, and lender the right questions.
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