The Lender Who Brings More Than Money
- Devon Kennard

- Mar 11
- 2 min read
Most private lenders do one thing: wire the funds, collect interest, and stay on the sidelines.

That's fine... but it's not how I operate at 42 Solutions.
I'm a Real Estate Investor Too
I'm not lending from theory. I've invested in real estate myself and I've been in the trenches with:
Scope of work decisions
Rehab budgets
Estimating ARVs
Managing timelines and contractors
Dealing with the stuff that always goes sideways mid-project
So when a borrower talks to me about a deal, I don't just hear numbers. I understand the project.
The Hidden Advantage: My Rolodex
One of the biggest reasons Arizona fix-and-flip projects get delayed isn't the money. It's the people.
A sub stops showing up. A roofer pushes you out three weeks. Your tile guy disappears mid-shower. Your flooring quote comes in way higher than expected.
When that happens, most lenders can't help.
But because I've been investing locally and lending to operators across Phoenix, I've built a real network of vendors and subs, and I'm constantly adding to it through borrowers I work with.
So it's normal for borrowers to text me things like:
"Do you have a flooring guy you trust?"
"Need a shower/tile crew ASAP, any recommendations?"
"My roofer ghosted. Who do you use?"
"Any painters who can start next week?"

And a lot of times, I can send a name immediately, or get one quickly through another borrower who's actively using crews right now.
That's Real Value
To be clear: I'm not claiming my contacts will solve every issue.
But having a lender who can help you find solutions when things break is a real advantage.
Because every week you lose on a project costs you money:
Carrying costs
Interest
Opportunity cost
Lost momentum with crews
If I can help you get the right person in place faster, that can be the difference between a smooth project and one that drags out for months.
The Type of Borrower This Is Perfect For
If you're an operator who wants a lender who:
Understands the work,
Moves quickly,
And can actually help you execute when things get messy...
...then we're probably a fit.
Reply to this post with what you're working on (address or general area, purchase + rehab, and your plan), and I'll let you know if it's a deal we can support.
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