Hey B2R, just thought I'd introduce myself to the newbies to the community. I joined the B2R community on 8/30/24, back when there was a nominal fee, because I was looking for real support and real knowledge as I stepped into Build-to-Rent. What I found went far beyond that. Juan freely shares invaluable insight, not just theory, and consistently shows up for the community. He also does weekly late Thursday night calls, making sure students feel informed, confident, and comfortable asking questions as they navigate this space. What I appreciate most is Juan’s approach. He’s passionate, but always objective. He doesn’t tell you what to do, he walks you through your options, explains the trade offs, and gives you the space to make the best decision for your situation. That guidance has been instrumental in building my confidence as an investor. If you’re serious about Build-to-Rent and want education, support, and a community that truly wants to see you win, this is it. The community has very experienced builders, those that have done remodels, rehabs or those just getting started in new construction. No matter your starting point, this is an awesome, respectful community to provide the support you need. I'm rooting for us all, one build at a time! My B2R 2026 motto - “Faith in the Plan. Discipline in the Build.”

So I'm curious if any of you investors had issues with a local bank financing your first build? Even with 25% down were you able to get financing pretty easily? My worry is banks will be scared to finance something like this for a first time builder. Am I overthinking it or can someone give me some advice on what to say and what not to say.

The last I checked, we were still under $100/sf for a finished product. People challenge me ALL THE time saying that if I'm building for a $100/sf, I must be building "TRASH" or a "low-quality" product. It doesn't bother me. They have the choice to either: A. Justify the fact they can't do it by verbally trying to tear down my project. B. Try and figure it out for themselves or just be humble and ask how. New construction is a LEARNABLE Skill and I want to personally invite you to my new Skool community. Inside there we'll be breaking down all the numbers on this deal soon. You can go here: www.skool.com/b2rpro/about. What's the "Secret Sauce?" It's simple... know how much you can spend before you hire a contractor. Let's build something great! Juan-

We're finally getting ready to start over on S 12th St. No Flood + No Trees + New Construction nearby --------------------------------------------- = Ideal Building Conditions! Let's go! Juan-

Also… check out some loose siding. How did I notice? The caulking between the boards was cracked so I tapped it. The first are loose. The last ones are not. B2R Lets go! Juan-