How to Fund Your First (or Next) Real Estate Deal

If you’re building, entitling, or developing real estate projects, understanding capital is one of the most valuable skills you can learn. This free day of training breaks down the exact process developers use to secure funding, partner with investors, and structure deals the right way.

This workshop is broken into two unique sessions so you can choose the time that works best for you. Come to one or come to both!

✔ How to find capital for real estate projects
✔ Where to look when you have capital to place
✔ The types of capital available in today’s market
✔ What makes a great development capital presentation
✔ Securities vs partnerships (and when to use each)
✔ Interest vs profit structures
✔ Rates of return investors expect
✔ Investors vs partners — which fits your deal
✔ The contracts & agreements used in raising capital
✔ How to use 1031 money in development deals

This event is beginner-friendly and designed for:

• First-time or early-stage real estate investors
• Developers who want to scale their projects
• Agents looking to understand capital structures
• Builders wanting to work with investors
• Anyone wanting to fund their first (or next) deal

No prior experience required.

Mike Watson — CEO of Summa Terra Ventures
Developer & builder

• 700+ units developed
• 20+ years in real estate
• Known for simple, practical, actionable teaching
• Trains hundreds of Utah investors & builders annually
• We want to empower more people to structure deals correctly, raise capital ethically, and grow real-world development skills.

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

This training will be held in the hotel's conference room with limited seating.

• Seats are first come, first served
• Free events typically fill quickly
• Choose your preferred session before capacity is reached

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