Starting this week, you can join Marcin LIVE every Wednesday at 12pm MST on his YouTube channel for Office Hours Q&A — your weekly opportunity to ask questions and get practical insights from someone with over two decades of experience raising capital and building businesses. These sessions are designed to help you tackle challenges around raising capital, building partnerships, scaling your business, and identifying new opportunities. 👉 Be sure to subscribe to Marcin’s YouTube channel and turn on ALL notifications so you don’t miss a session! SUBSCRIBE HERE ⚠️ Schedule Update for Next Week Only: Next week’s Office Hours will be on Monday, July 28th at 12pm MST as Marcin will be heading to Dallas to speak at Limitless right after the call! 📲 Comment “LIVE” below and I’ll send you the direct link to join the Live! You’ll still be able to ask your questions live during the YouTube broadcast in the chat, and as always, you’re welcome to post your questions here in advance and I’ll make sure Marcin sees them. See you there!

Hello. I haven't been as active as I wanted to be, but I wanted to see if anyone is looking to deploy capital. I'm sorry if this isn't allowed here. I have a development group looking to restructure debt on some existing projects. Would anyone be available for a conversation? The group has MF projects in design or under construction in San Diego. Feel free to reach out. Cheers.

Normally reserved exclusively for active M1 clients, we’re now opening the doors to one of our most powerful sessions, Pitch Mastery Night—every Tuesday starting June 17th: 🎤 Pitch Mastery Night – Tuesdays @ 6PM MST Whether you're working on a deal-specific pitch or your evergreen investor presentation, this is the room where great capital raisers are made. You’re invited to listen in, learn, and give feedback in the chat as real investors deliver their pitches, get live coaching, and sharpen their presentations in real time. 💡 Watch how top performers structure their message, handle objections, and connect with investors. Even if you’re not presenting (yet), you’ll walk away with actionable insights to elevate your own pitch. ⚠️ Presenter spots are reserved for active M1 clients only, but you are welcome to attend and observe! If you’ve been curious about what our client sessions are like, this is your behind-the-scenes pass. 📩 Comment "JOIN" below, DM me, or check the calendar tab for the link to attend. ✅ Be sure to save the link to your personal calendar and set a reminder—you won’t want to miss this!

Everyone talks about “raising capital.” But too many confuse the tools—treating debt, equity, and everything in between like one-size-fits-all solutions. They’re not. The capital you choose affects: → Who owns the deal → Who gets paid first → How much you keep → How risky it gets when markets shift Here’s a clear breakdown of the 3 main ways to fund your deal—and when to use each. 1. Debt (Loans) You borrow money and pay it back with interest. The lender doesn’t own your deal but can take the property if you default. → Best for deals that already cash flow → You keep control → Requires consistent payments Examples: → Bank loans – Low cost, strict terms → Hard money – Fast, high rates → Bridge loans – Short-term funding → Construction loans – Paid in stages → Seller financing – Flexible terms Use Debt When: → The property covers the debt → You’re flipping or refinancing → You want 100% ownership Why It Works: → You keep all upside → Predictable monthly costs → Interest may be tax-deductible Watch Out For: → Payments due no matter what → Restrictions on fund use → Risk rises in downturns 2. Common Equity (Investor Capital) Instead of borrowing, you raise money for a share of profits. No payments—but you give up ownership and possibly control. → Best for long-term or value-add projects → Flexible deal structures → Investors win only if the deal performs Examples: → LP/GP syndications → Joint ventures → Institutional equity → REITs → Friends and family Use Equity When: → You want no fixed payments → The deal takes time to cash flow → You want partners, not just capital Why It Works: → No monthly stress → Everyone shares in success → Terms are flexible Watch Out For: → Giving up ownership → Higher cost of capital → Investors may want control 3. Preferred Equity (The Hybrid Option) A mix between debt and equity. Investors get paid before regular equity but after lenders. → Great for raising more without giving up control

Hey everyone — Ruben here, just joined and wanted to quickly introduce myself. I spent 20+ years in government funding coordination & management + nonprofit fundraising before pivoting full-time into real estate—where I now focus on helping investors and owners connect on off-market deals. Personally, I’m really interested in raising capital for my own deals so I’m hoping that I can bring my prior career skillsets and experiences to this new space. Really excited to learn and connect with you all here! —————————————————————————————— [SHAMELESS PLUG 😁] I’m here to learn alongside everyone, but in case anyone wants to connect personally, here’s a little about what we’re doing at OffMarketPlaces.com: - Vetted property owners and investors connect directly and privately on off-market deals. Investors and owners can join as vetted members for free. - The portfolio is curated and all deals are vetted and verified to cashflow. - Most sellers offer creative financing deals. - Non-members (like deal finders/wholesalers) can list selected/vetted deals for serious buyers for a nominal monthly fee. Here’s how you can plug in: - 🏘️ Current property owners and accredited investors → Join free as a member following a light vetting process. Completely private. No logins. No passwords. - 📣 Not an owner but you source deals? → List your best deals with us. - ❤️ Anyone → Follow @offmarketplaces on Instagram for incoming deal overviews + investor insights. Either way, I look forward to connecting with you all!