In this solo episode of Burning the Ships, I break down one of the biggest questions new and seasoned real estate investors face: how do I fund my deals?

I walk through every major funding option I’ve personally used—cash, self-directed retirement accounts, HELOCs, unsecured lines of credit, private money, hard money loans, and even seller financing. Each comes with its trade-offs, costs, and opportunities for scale. I share real examples from my journey and explain why resourcefulness is the single most important trait you need to figure out how to take down deals consistently.

If you’re ready to scale your investing business but aren’t sure where the money will come from, this episode gives you the roadmap and the mindset to make it happen.

Key Talking Points of the Episode

00:00 Introduction