The First $250K Plan

A 12-month, step-by-step roadmap to raise your first $250K in pre-development capital from CDFIs, PRIs, and grants—built for emerging, mission-driven developers.

The First $250K Plan: A Capital Roadmap for Real Estate Developers

You have a project. You know it’s fundable. You just don’t know where to start.

This guide gives you the exact roadmap to raise your first $250K in pre-development capital—without wasting time or missing steps.

Inside the 6-section playbook:

• Diagnose your current capital position and close your readiness gaps
• Map your custom $250K funding mix across CDFIs, PRIs, grants, and equity
• Sequence your outreach to win early funder momentum
• Use sample outreach emails and timelines that mirror real underwriting cycles
• Follow a 90-day action plan to build traction and confidence

Perfect for: emerging, small-scale, and mission-driven developers ready to move from idea to funded deal.