Scale Your Real Estate Portfolio with OPM: The Smart Investor’s Playbook
Marcin Drozdz
9 Figure Capital Raiser | $2 Billion Team | Best Selling Author | Speaker
Growing a real estate portfolio takes capital—but that capital doesn’t have to be yours. Other People’s Money (OPM) is the key to scaling faster, securing bigger deals, and maximizing your returns with minimal personal investment. If you’re not leveraging OPM, you’re leaving massive opportunities on the table.
In this guide, we’ll break down the best tools, resources, and tactics to scale your portfolio using OPM like a pro.
Why OPM is the Ultimate Growth Strategy
Most investors hit a financial ceiling when relying on their own money. OPM removes that limitation by tapping into external funding sources—whether from private investors, partnerships, or creative financing methods. The right approach allows you to:
Must-Have Tools for Finding and Managing OPM
1. CRM Software for Investor Relations Raising capital isn’t just about finding investors—it’s about managing relationships. A good Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system helps you track investor interactions, follow up effectively, and keep deals moving.
2. Digital Pitch Decks Your ability to present an opportunity professionally makes or breaks a deal. A well-structured pitch deck outlines key details and makes it easy for investors to say yes.
3. Secure Document Sharing Platforms Transparency builds trust. Use secure platforms to share legal agreements, financials, and deal breakdowns.
Financial Resources for Leveraging OPM
1. Private Money Lenders These are individuals or small groups lending funds at agreed-upon terms, usually faster and with fewer restrictions than banks.
2. Syndications & Joint Ventures If you can structure a deal that benefits multiple investors, you can raise significant capital while keeping a piece of the equity.
3. Hard Money Loans Short-term, asset-backed loans that can bridge funding gaps when you need quick access to capital.
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Tactics for Scaling with OPM
1. Leverage ‘Investor Stacking’ Instead of raising one big chunk of capital, secure multiple smaller investments from different backers. This diversifies risk and makes deals easier to close.
2. Create an Investor Content Funnel Build trust before asking for money by consistently sharing market insights, case studies, and success stories via email, LinkedIn, or YouTube.
3. Automate Follow-Ups Most investors won’t commit on the first conversation. Use automation tools to follow up with personalized messages and deal updates.
Final Thoughts
Scaling your real estate portfolio with Other People’s Money is all about using the right tools, strategies, and financial resources. Investors want to work with those who are organized, professional, and have a clear plan for their capital. Master these elements, and you’ll never run out of funding for your deals.
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— Marcin Drozdz
Founder, M1 Real Capital | Capital Raising Coach | Business Builder
The information contained herein is for general guidance on matters of interest only. This information contained herein is not intended to provide you with any advice on financial planning, investment, insurance, legal, accounting, tax or similar matters and should not be relied upon for such purposes. Marcin Drozdz, M1 Real Capital Inc are not financial, legal or tax advisers. You should assess whether you require such advisers and additional information and, where appropriate, seek independent professional advice. You understand this to be an expression of opinions and not professional advice. You are solely responsible for any actions you take with the content and hold Marcin Drozdz and M1 Real Capital Inc or any of it's affiliates harmless in any event or claim.