Real Estate Money School

Most business owners only call the bank when they’re in trouble. Cash is tight, deals are falling apart, stress is mounting.  By then? It’s too late.  The banks shut the doors and wave at you from behind the glass. That’s the obvious mistake. The less obvious one? Not realizing the best time to secure financing is when you don’t need it. That’s when banks give you more, on better terms, and when private lenders are willing to play ball. That’s the theme of my conversation with George Otel, founder of U.S. Business Funding. He’s closed 400+ deals, from SBA loans to $50M commercial bridge financings.  He’s also been on the other side as a business owner who knows what it’s like to hit a wall when funding isn’t lined up. And right now, while capital feels scarce and multifamily investors are calling this a “3-year recession,” George sees massive opportunity, especially with the $10 trillion baby boomer business sell-off already underway. Things You’ll Learn In This Episode  -Banks love you more when you don’t