The Money Podcast How to Raise Money for Investments (Using Other People’s Money) with Kevin McDonnell
Nov 9, 2025
Kev McDonald, a property investor and no-money-down specialist with over 100 deals under his belt, joins the discussion. He covers how to raise and protect other people's money through joint ventures and vendor finance. Kev shares his experience of starting through rent-to-rent, the importance of mindset, and how to build credibility as a newcomer. He demystifies private finance versus bank loans and offers insights into strategic decision-making when funding projects. This engaging conversation reveals practical strategies for successful investing.
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Start With Other People’s Money
- Do focus on raising other people's money early instead of saving your own cash for years.
- Use joint ventures, vendor finance, or rent-to-rent to scale faster without capital.
From Sharing A Room To Managing 200 Tenants
- Kev began with rent-to-rent while living in a shared house to make rent by subletting rooms.
- That led to managing 200 tenants and attracted JV partners who funded property purchases.
Trade Time And Skill For Equity
- Do offer your time, deal-finding and management in exchange for equity and split profits fairly.
- De-risk investors by returning their capital on refinance before you take fees.
